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“Welcome! ” said the old man. “I’ll take care of everything you need. Only don’t spend the night in the square.”
And the old man said, “Peace be to you; I will care for all your wants. Only, do not spend the night in the square.”
And the old man said, Peace be with thee; howsoever let all thy wants lie upon me; only lodge not in the street.
Then the old man said, “Peace to you. Only let me take care of all your needs; however, do not spend the night in the public square.”
“You are welcome at my house,” the old man said. “Let me supply whatever you need. Only don’t spend the night in the square.”
And the old man said, “Peace be with you! However, let all your needs be my responsibility; only do not spend the night in the open square.”
“You are welcome to stay with me,” the old man said. “I will give you anything you might need. But whatever you do, don’t spend the night in the square.”
The old man said, “Peace be to you! Just let me supply all your needs, but don’t sleep in the street.”