Question

What does Colón mean by the final line of the selection: “Then I will have my courtesy with me again”?
GPT 3.5
By saying "Then I will have my courtesy with me again," Colón means that once he has found his way out of the difficult situation or regained his composure, he will be able to act politely and respectfully again. It implies that in moments of stress or challenge, one's ability to be courteous or composed may be compromised, but once the situation improves, one can return to their usual behavior.