Bonds cannot be loosed save by man who tied them

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Bonds cannot be loosed save by man who tied them.

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Bonds can be loosed only by comrades of man who tied them

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Only master is able to bend bow. (Cf. D1091.)Magic cudgel works only for master. (Cf. D1094.)Magic cooking-pot obeys only master. (Cf. D1601.10.1, D1171.1.)Inexhaustible pitcher stops pouring only at owner's command. (Cf. D1171.4, D1652.)Dead beggar's stick will not stay still until back in beggar's service. (Cf. D1254.)Oracular image refuses information except to hero. (Cf. D1311.7.)Magic musical instrument plays only for owner. (Cf. D1210.)Door will open only for hero. (Cf. D1146.)Apple (or ball) containing man's soul can be split only by man's own sword. (Cf. D981.1.)Stolen gun works only for master. (Cf. D838, D1096.1.)Box can be opened only by right person. (Cf. D1170.)Jewel responds to owner's voice. (Cf. D1070.)Magic clock flies only at owner's command

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