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 of music. Let the harp be not only your companion, but make it also your shield. If any meddlesome person inquire about the aim of your journeys, say that you are a traveling musician. If you like my offer, which undoubtedly expresses the sentiment of the whole community, follow me to my dwelling this evening, and accept it always as your home. I have no son, and if you will bea son to me, gladly as a father I shall bless you, and to-morrow, at the dawn of day, will prepare you for your pilgrimage.”