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Then, Frith said to El-ahrairah:
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"Prince Rabbit, if you cannot
control your people...
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"...I shall find ways to control them."
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El-ahrairah would not listen,
and said to Frith:
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"My people are the strongest in the world."
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This angered Frith, so he determined
to get the better of El-ahrairah.
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He gave a present
to every animal and bird...
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... making each one different from the rest.
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When the fox came,
and others like the dog and cat...
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... the hawk and weasel...
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... to each of them, Frith gave a desire
to hunt and slay the children of El-ahrairah.
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El-ahrairah knew that Frith was
too clever for him, and he was frightened.
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He had never before seen
the Black Rabbit of Death.
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"My friend," said Frith,
"have you seen El-ahrairah?
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"For I wish to give him a gift."
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"No, I have not seen him."
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So, Frith said,
"Come out, and I will bless you instead."
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"No, I cannot. I am busy.
The fox and weasel are coming.
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"If you want to bless me,
you will have to bless my bottom. "
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"Very well. Be it so."
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And El-ahrairah's tail grew shining white,
and it flashed like a star.
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And his back legs grew long and powerful.