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It reminds roe of the fable of the fractious mule who kicked down his stable and was
by his owner the next morning for destroying his property.
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Less severe offenders would be
cudgelled top down, with a lethal first blow to the neck.
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Shibu gives first aid to a grandma who has been
cudgelled by a thief, minds the wailing baby, finds a doctor, and recovers the stolen gold chain.
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