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206 but, nevertheless, hast thou not learnt that if the horse neighs the mare will come to him, and if the he-camel brays the she-camel will follow him? And if a man sings the heart of a woman is drawn to him. Beware of a repetition of thy fault, or thy regret will be lasting."