Great discussion here, as always. One thing to note. You translate "bastone" as a stick or twig. While it does mean stick, I think here the relevant translation is that of a cane or staff. Thus, "bastone" connotes eldership, seniority, and authority.
Great discussion here, as always. One thing to note. You translate "bastone" as a stick or twig. While it does mean stick, I think here the relevant translation is that of a cane or staff. Thus, "bastone" connotes eldership, seniority, and authority.
Thanks for the correction! That would make even more sense.
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