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Rh Even now, this Lively manages all business as he will, without restraint of any kind. Hence the well-known saying finds application:

But such is the nature of kings. As the poet sings:

On hearing this, Rusty said: "After all, he is my servant. Why should he experience a change of heart toward me?" But Victor answered: "Servant or not, there is nothing conclusive in that. For the proverb says:

"My dear fellow," said the lion, "even so, I cannot find it in my heart to turn against him. For