human
The bishop here goes the round of his diocese on horseback instead of in a carriage, said the deacon, laying down his pen.
gpt
It's extremely touching to see him sit on his horse. His simplicity and humility are full of Biblical grandeur.
human
Is he a good man?
gpt
Of course! If he hadn't been a good man, do you suppose he would have been consecrated a bishop?
human
Among the bishops are to be found good and gifted men, said Von Koren.
gpt
The only drawback is that some of them have the weakness to imagine themselves statesmen. One busies himself with Russification, another criticises the sciences. That's not their business. They had much better look into their consistory a little.
human
A layman cannot judge of bishops.
gpt
Why so, deacon? A bishop is a man just the same as you or I.
human
The same, but not the same. The deacon was offended and took up his pen.
gpt
If you had been the same, the Divine Grace would have rested upon you, and you would have been bishop yourself; and since you are not bishop, it follows you are not the same.
human
Don't talk nonsense, deacon, said Samoylenko dejectedly.
gpt
Listen to what I suggest, he said, turning to Von Koren.
human
Don't give me that hundred roubles. You'll be having your dinners with me for three months before the winter, so let me have the money beforehand for three months.
gpt
I won't.