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Rh or speaking in subdued tones
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points to disaffection amongst the rank and file.

36. Too frequent rewards signify that the enemy is at the end of his resources;

too many punishments betray a condition of dire distress.

37. To begin by bluster, but afterwards to take fright at the enemy’s numbers, shows a supreme lack of intelligence.

38. When envoys are sent with compliments in their mouths, it is a sign that the enemy wishes for a truce.