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  • general Herbert III 44, 34.
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Filed under Hypocrite pretends friendship but attacks.

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Man pretends friendship but attacks king to avenge violation of his wifeFriendship feigned to avenge murderWolves sign false truce with sheep. After the dogs have been dismissed the wolves devour the sheepWolf poses as "grandmother" and kills child. (Red Riding Hood.)False friend causes man to eject his wife. He then seduces herEnemy invited for marriage with relative attackedWomen pretend to weep over warrior's wounds while attempting to inflame themChild adopted by rich man in order to get rid of himBetrayal by a kissUnsuccessful suitor pretends friendship with woman's husband. Kills him while on a huntBadgers treacherously slain in violation of pledge given by princeCrow accepts owl's hospitality then burns owls to death
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