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Just as a cowherd, when a cow's bone is dislocated at the time of the evening milking, would set the bone back in place and provide appropriate treatment, so too should a king, when a chief servant dies in battle, appoint his son or brother to that position. [150-151] By doing so, the servants will become attached to the king, thinking, "This king is very grateful," and they will become steadfast warriors. [152] Just as a cowherd, when a cow in the herd is bitten by an insect, would give it appropriate medicine and provide treatment, so too should a king, when he knows that one of his dependents is poor or disheartened, make him happy. [153-154] For a dependent who does not receive proper livelihood will become detached from his master due to this disrespect, so the king should never make his dependent detached. [155] Knowing that the poverty of a dependent is like an insect breeding in a wound, the king should quickly provide a remedy. [156] Even with a lot of wealth, dependents will not be as satisfied as they are when they receive proper respect from their master. [157] Just as a cowherd, knowing that a large bull in his herd is capable of carrying a heavy load, would perform nasal medication and other things to strengthen its body, so too should a wise king, knowing that a warrior in his army is excellent, honor him by giving him a good livelihood. [158-159] A king who keeps those who have shown their valor satisfied with appropriate honors will never be abandoned by his dependents. [160] Just as a cowherd, with great effort, grazes his herd of cattle in a forest free of thorns and stones, and free from the troubles of cold and heat,