Both Uses of
contrite
in
The Gunslinger
- He had told his tale without much emotion, although his voice had trembled near the end, when he had come to the part about the "priest" and the "Act of Contrition."
Chpt 2 *contrition = a prayer or other action done to amend for a sin
- Speak your act of contrition in the speech of civilization for which better men than you will ever be have died, maggot.†
Chpt 2
Definition:
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(contrite) feeling sorrow or regret for a fault or offense