A Trumpeter marched into battle in the van of the army and put courage into his comrades by his warlike tunes.Being captured by the enemy, he begged for his life, and said, "Do not put me to death; I have killed no one: indeed, I have no weapons, but carry with me only my trumpet here."But his captors replied, "That is only the more reason why we should take your life; for, though you do not fight yourself, you stir up others to do so."
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THE TRUMPETER TAKEN PRISONER
A Trumpeter marched into battle in the van of the army and put courage into his comrades by his warlike tunes.Being captured by the enemy, he begged for his life, and said, "Do not put me to death; I have killed no one: indeed, I have no weapons, but carry with me only my trumpet here."But his captors replied, "That is only the more reason why we should take your life; for, though you do not fight yourself, you stir up others to do so."
