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 38. Leaving in the field his arms, Let no man go   A foot's length forward; For it is hard to know When on his way A man may need his weapon.

39. I have never found a man so bountiful Or so hospitable That he refused a present; Or of his property So liberal That he scorned a recompense.

40. Of the property Which he has gained, No man should suffer need; For the hated oft is spared What for the dear was destined: Much goes worse than is expected.

41. With arms and vestments Friends should each other gladden, Those which are in themselves most sightly. Givers and requiters Are longest friends, If all else goes well.

42.  To his friend A man should be a friend, And gifts with gifts requite; Laughter with laughter Men should receive, But leasing with lying.

43.  To his friend A man should be a friend, To him and to his friend; But of his foe No man shall His friend's friend be.