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Gero (1643; "Later"), written by the Roman Catholic priest Pedro de Axular, is a well-known religious work in the Basque language. The book is specifically aimed at Christians who procrastinate in caring for their souls, urging them not to delay this spiritual responsibility until the last possible moment.1