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Hindu literature : Comprising The Book of good counsels, Nala and Damayanti, The Ramayana, and Sakoontala

Creator: Anonymous, Dutt, Toru, 1856-1877, Kalidasa, Valmiki
Translator: Arnold, Edwin, Sir, 1832-1904, Griffiths, R. T. H., Monier-Williams, Monier, Sir, 1819-1899
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persuasion. He kept the Cat royally on all kinds of dainties, and slept comfortably without having his mane nibbled, as the mouse would now never venture out. Whenever the Lion heard the mouse scratching about, that was always a signal for regaling the Cat in a most distinguished style. But one day, the wretched mouse being nearly starved, he took courage to creep timidly from his hole, and was directly pounced upon by Curd-ear and killed. After that the Lion heard no more of the mouse, and quite left off his regular entertainments of the Cat. No!" concluded Damanaka, "we will keep our mouse alive for his Majesty." So conversing, the Jackals went away to find Lusty-life the Bull, and upon discovering him, Karataka squatted down with great dignity at the foot of a tree, while Damanaka approached to accost him. 'Bull,' said Damanaka, 'I am the warder of this forest under the King Tawny-hide, and Karataka the Jackal there is his General. The General bids thee come before him, or else instantly depart from the wood. It were better for thee to obey, for his anger is terrible,' 'Thereupon Lusty-life, knowing nothing of the country customs, advanced at once to Karataka, made the respectful prostration of the eight members, and said timidly, 'My Lord General! what dost thou bid me do?-- 'Strength serves Reason. Saith the Mahout, when he beats the brazen drum,
The Bible, King James version, Book 51: Colossians

Book 51 Colossians 51:001:001 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timotheus our brother, 51:001:002 To the saints and faithful brethren in Christ which are at Colosse: Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. 51:001:003 We give thanks to God and the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, praying always for you, 51:001:004 Since we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus, and of the love which ye have to all the saints, 51:001:005 For the hope which is laid up for you in heaven, whereof ye heard before in the word of the truth of the gospel; 51:001:006 Which is come unto you, as it is in all the world; and bringeth forth fruit, as it doth also in you, since the day ye heard of it, and knew the grace of God in truth:
"Ho! ye elephants, to this work must your mightinesses come."' 'Bull,' answered Karataka, 'thou canst remain in the wood no longer unless thou goest directly to lay thyself at our Royal master's imperial feet.' 'My Lord,' replied the Bull, 'give me a guarantee of safety, and I will go.' 'Bull,' said Karataka, 'thou art foolish; fear nothing-- "When the King of Chedi cursed him, Krishna scorned to make reply; Lions roar the thunder quiet, Jackals'-yells they let go by." Our Lord the King will not vouchsafe his anger to thee; knowest thou not-- 'Mighty natures war with mighty: when the raging tempests blow, O'er the green rice harmless pass they, but they lay the palm-trees low,' 'So the Jackals, keeping Lusty-life in the rear, went towards the palace of King Tawny-hide; where the Rajah received them with much graciousness, and bade them sit down.