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 23. the sight of his horns make the timid afraid,

24. A boundless place is portioned for his

25. the man learned ceased

26. he broke the ropes and waited

27. and the horse will not approach a child, and he drives him

28. they catch thee thyself

29. he ascends also

Here the ox gives a good picture of his state and enjoyment, and looks with contempt on the horse because he is tamed.

After this comes a speech from the horse to the bull, the rest of the tablet being occupied by speeches and answers between the two animals. Most of these speeches are lost or only present in small fragments, and the story recommences on the reverse with the end of a speech from the horse.

1. fate

2. strong brass?

3. like with a cloak I am clothed and

4. over me any one not suited

5. king, high priest, lord and prince do not seek

6. The ox opened his mouth and spake and said to the horse glorious

7. I say I am noble and thou gatherest

8. in thy fighting why