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　　The trumpeter taken prisoner

　　A trumpeter was captured by his enemy in a battle.

　　When they were about to kill him, he begged them to have mercy on him.

　　"I am not a warrior," said he. "I only blow the trumpet. It cannot harm you; then why should you kill me?"

　　"You may not fight with a weapon," said the others, "but you encourage and guide your men to the fight."