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Rh 25. Thus, without waiting to be marshalled, the soldiers will be constantly on the qui vive;
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without waiting to be asked, they will do your will;

without restrictions, they will be faithful;

without giving orders, they can be trusted.

26. Prohibit the taking of omens, and do away with superstitious doubts.

Then, until death itself comes, no calamity need be feared.