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Der Bischof schläft schlecht, er geht an den Bücherschrank und streicht mit seinem knöchernen Finger an den vergoldeten Buchrücken entlang, als berühre er die Tasten einer Orgel, um den richtigen Ton für diesen Augenblick zu suchen.
The bishop was a poor sleeper. He went to look for a book in one of the bookcases, running his bony finger along the gilt-lettered spines as if touching the keys of an organ, seeking for a note perfectly fitted to the moment.
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