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[he] does not wish to conduct [himself] with [gentleness], but rather striveth to do harm, seeing that it is contrary to his nature. For this night-loving bird dwelleth in ruined and desolate places; and seeing that the dove is lover of mankind and seeketh human company, he groweth malicious and beareth enmity: he goeth unto the dovecote, scattereth her eggs, and devoureth [them], so that they may not increase and multiply. Wherefore Saint Hovhannēs the Evangelist saith: "Whosoever hateth his brother is a murderer: and ye know that no murderer hath eternal life abiding in him." [I John 3:15]. 18. From the hyena (*zravelan*) one learneth treachery and deceitful wiles, whereby he at times showeth friendship and honor unto others; but when he findeth an idle hour (*fërsaat* [opportunity]), he grievously harmeth [them]; yet he himself also remaineth not unpunished. For this wolf-natured beast sometimes followeth alongside the caravan in the forests, until unto one...