The text continues with chapter 1, ‘the pain of the body does not deprive the bishop of his honour’, which is exemplified in the miniature since the bishop is depicted in his sickly state, certainly, but still wearing all the #attributes worthy of his office.

Whether he is in the process of relinquishing some of his prerogatives or #abdicating altogether, it is indeed the act of supplication of a sick bishop who seeks to adapt his duties to his physical condition that is depicted here!