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had done wrong, and, if not repentant, was heartily ashamed of himself

"Saduko," it said, "I have stolen a cow of yours, and I hope you will

forgive me, since that cow did not love the pasture in your kraal, but

in rows fat and is content Moreover, in return I will give

you ive to you

who are my friend and trusted councillor Send me word, O Saduko, that

this hich I have built between us is broken down, since ere long

you and I e Saduko's ansas: "O Prince, you are troubled about a very little thing That cohich

you have taken was of no worth toand lowing at the gates of the kraal, disturbing

those ould sleep inside with her noise? Had you asked her of iven her to you freely I thank you for your offer, but I

need no more cows, especially if, like this one, they have no calves

As for a wall between us, there is none, for how can two men who, if the

battle is to be won, ht if divided

by a wall? O Son of the King, I aht of the

battle and the victory, and I have forgotten all about the barren cow

that ran away after you, the great bull of the herd Only do not be

surprised if one day you find that this cow has a sharp horn"