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92 you. It is not possible that you, who must know the law of strangers, could think of slaying me. Without doubt you know what the book says about the householder:—

"Also:—

"Then there is the rebuke:—

"To all of which the Vulture said: 'Your words have much weight, but cats are very fond of meat, and as there are young birds here I told you to go.'

"Then the Cat bowed his head to the