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1023—1042] . Strive to keep such a mind through all thy life.

. These counsels mean that thou wilt not share my deed.

. No; for the venture is likely to bring disaster.

. I admire thy prudence; thy cowardice I hate.

. I will listen not less calmly when thou praise me.

. Never fear to suffer that from me.

. Time enough in the future to decide that.

. Begone; there is no power to help in thee.

. Not so; but in thee, no mind to learn.

. Go, declare all this to thy mother!

. But, again, I do not hate thee with such a hate.

. Yet know at least to what dishonour thou bringest me.

. Dishonour, no! I am only thinking of thy good.

. Am I bound, then, to follow thy rule of right?

. When thou art wise, then thou shalt be our guide.

. Sad, that one who speaks so well should speak amiss!

. Thou hast well described the fault to which thou cleavest.

. How? Dost thou not think that I speak with justice?

. But sometimes justice itself is fraught with harm.