The older brother had less energy than he once had, his share in the field ministry had diminished somewhat, and some privileges of oversight apparently were beyond his present abilities; yet, he had much to offer.
Sellel vanemal vennal oli vähem energiat kui kunagi omal ajal, tema osalemine põlluteenistuses oli omajagu vähenenud ja mõned ülevaatajaeesõigused hakkasid talle ilmselt üle võimete käima; kuid siiski oli tal palju, mida pakkuda.