Tara

17 Consequence

1	A Trumpeter during battle ventured too near the enemy and was captured.
2	They were about to proceed to put him to death when he entreated them to spare his life and said:
3	Before heaven and the gods I pray you spare my life. For I carry no weapon, nor do I fight.
4	I am but a lowly Trumpeter who blows this horn and causes no harm. Surely this is sufficient for clemency?
5	A leader of the enemy replied thus: It is true you carry no weapon nor do you fight.
6	And if you be a mere musician we would gladly set you free.
7	Yet with your horn it is you who encourage and guide the men to battle, and thus you are more responsible than all the men who fight.