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218 warrior flees from the battle; therefore, the kingdom has no honour." The second wrote—"One is two; therefore, the kingdom is without truth. The friend is an enemy; therefore, the kingdom is without faith. Evil is good; therefore, the kingdom is without devotion." The third wrote—"Reason is united with licentiousness; therefore, the kingdom is without name. A thief is set on high; therefore, the kingdom is without wealth. The dove would become an eagle; therefore, there is no prudence in the land." The fourth wrote—"The will is a counsellor; therefore, the kingdom is ill ordered. Money gives sentence; therefore, the kingdom is badly governed. God is dead; therefore, the whole kingdom is full of sinners ."