The Two Soldiers And The Robber
Two Soldiers traveling together were set upon by a Robber. The one
fled away; the other stood his ground and defended himself with his
stout right hand. The Robber being slain, the timid companion ran
up and drew his sword, and then, throwing back his traveling cloak
said, "I'll at him, and I'll take care he shall learn whom he has
attacked." On this, he who had fought with the Robber made answer,
"I only wish that you had helped me just now, even if it had been
only with those words, for I should have been the more encouraged,
believing them to be true; but now put up your sword in its sheath
and hold your equally useless tongue, till you can deceive others
who do not know you. I, indeed, who have experienced with what speed
you run away, know right well that no dependence can be placed on
your valor."
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