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WITH my advent in the Legion I received quite a number of offers of friendship. "You look like a decent chap--why on earth did you come to the Legion--they are all thieves and cut-throats here? You must take great care of them. If you want me to I'll be your friend --you can leave your things with me. I'll take care of them, otherwise you will have everything stolen. You must not trust any one. They will try to get everything you have away from you. I'll give you the tip as to who you can trust. Sorry I am for the day I came here."
Another one: "I am an Arab--you know," and he winked. "I'll be your friend--you understand--but you must lend me forty sous now--I need them. I'll be your friend always. You know my friend the Spahi--he is a great friend of mine."