Empty corners formed dark cavities, dust was covering the counters and filling the drawers, whilst a cellar-like odour of saltpetre rose from the bales of cloth that were no longer moved about.

空荡荡的角落形成了黑暗的空洞，灰尘覆盖了柜台和抽屉，而不再移动的布包散发出地窖般的硝石气味。