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O Guarani 6.31 · 6.31

D. Diogo rises

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Vendo aproximar-se seu pai, D. Diogo de Mariz ergueu-se e descobrindo-se esperou-o numa atitude respeitosa.

Seeing his father approach, D. Diogo de Mariz rose, uncovered his head, and waited for him in a respectful attitude.

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Seeing his father approach, D. Diogo de Mariz stands, bares his head, and waits in a respectful attitude.

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The son's deference is real — this is a household of order. He will take his father's rebuke without rebellion, only wounded pride.

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