Loading everything in a hurry, no one had noticed that, in the confusion, one of the books entitled “Principles of natural medicine and healing with herbs”, where the name of the author stood out on the cover, had fallen on the floor and remained half-hidden under the large printing press.
Lucia grabbed the handles of the cart and marvelled at how easy it was to lift and guide it, despite the weight of everything that had been placed on it.
«Follow the inscription “Nosce te ipsum” and you will reach the most suitable place to hide this compromising material», Bernardino spurred her on.
«I cannot leave you here, you are in danger. Run away with me. We will remain hidden for a few days and return when the Cardinal’s fury has subsided. I will find a way to reason with him.»
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