“In Congress,” I said in English, and translated it for Valka, following the declarative first line with a fingertip. “July 4, 1776.” I squinted at the next line, at an elaborate character I decided must be a T. “The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united . . .” I paused, realizing some piece of what this document was, and whom it had belonged to. Forcing strength into my voice, I resumed speaking. “Of the thirteen united States of America.”
fascinating!
