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into dispersing and flying from the supposed danger, the Isodus continuing from more to right-
And whereas the rumours are without foundation, in fact, but spring entirely from Gossip heard and repeated in the byways and by-lanes, Gossip which should not be lightly credited, nor give rise to
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base fears, the more especially as your country maintains an army for your defence, proof sufficient that there is no adequate cause for alarm. Now be it known to you all that self-respect demands you to exercise
common sense and reflection.
Do not give credence to malicious reports or waste your substance on expensive removals. Moreover, by making so much to do about what is of no real importance, it is to be feared
the neighbouring villages will acquire the idea that there is more danger than really exists.
I, Your Sub-Prefect, am watching over you,
and will guard you from harm.
I have directed the headmen of the neighbourhood to lose no time in publishing this Proclamation in their villages