Only a few days remained for class to begin. We arrived at the train station. I went to the ticket window. No one can get onto the train for such a journey without a letter of authorization from the government man. The words shattered my hopes like a hammer striking a clay pot.
Government authorities see people only at certain hours.
One stands in line a long time to see them. That would lead to other matters which would mix up things worse. But I had to board the train. I have no way of getting it. In the middle of battle, all the warriors rely upon their champion.