The Two Soldiers And The Robber
Aesop Fable: The Two Soldiers And The Robber
Two soldiers traveling together were set upon by a Robber.
The one fled away; the other stood his ground and
defended himself with his stout right hand. The Robber
being slain, the timid companion ran up and drew his sword,
and then, throwing back his traveling cloak said, "I’ll at
him, and I’ll take care he shall learn whom he has attacked."
On this, he who had fought with the Robber made answer,
"I only wish that you had helped me just now, even if it
had been only with those words, for I should have been
the more encouraged, believing them to be true; but now
put up your sword in its sheath and hold your equally useless
tongue, till you can deceive others who do not know
you. I, indeed, who have experienced with what speed you
run away, know right well that no dependence can be placed
on your valor."
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