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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