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Quote from "Godfather's Picture Book" (1868)

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The bells were ringing in the town of Roskilde, where Bishop Absalon lived. He could both read his Bible and wield his sword; he had power and will. He wished to protect from assault the busy fishermen at the harbor, whose town had grown until it was now a market town. He sprinkled the unhallowed ground with holy water; thus, Thieves' Island received the mark of honor. Masons and carpenters set to work on it; at the Bishop's command, a building grew up, and the sunbeams kissed the red walls as they rose.

Source: Jean Hersholt's translation of "Godfather's Picture Book"

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Registered motifs in this quote:

1. Church bell
2. Consecration, initiation
3. Holy water
4. Priest
5. The Holy Bible

Keywords: Town, man

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