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A Herdsman was tending his cattle when he missed a young Bull,

one of the finest of the herd. He went at once to look for him,

but, meeting with no success in his search, he made a vow that,

if he should discover the thief, he would sacrifice a calf to

Jupiter. Continuing his search, he entered a thicket, where he

presently espied a lion devouring the lost Bull. Terrified with

fear, he raised his hands to heaven and cried, "Great Jupiter, I

vowed I would sacrifice a calf to thee if I should discover the

thief: but now a full-grown Bull I promise thee if only I myself

escape unhurt from his clutches."

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