Revere and greet the elderly, not forgetting minors. Do not act as mute, and be sure to comfort the poor and afflicted with sweet and good words. Honor all and more so your parents, to whom you owe obedience, service and reverence, and the son that does not do this won't develop well. Love and honor all, you will live in peace and joy. Do not follow the crazy that will not obey his father nor revere their mother, but as animals leave the straight path, and as such, will not reason, nor hear doctrine, or are given to correct anything… Do not go out or enter before elders; whether sitting or standing, wherever they are, always give them preference, and revere them. Do not you speak before them, nor cross their path in front, so that others do not see you are spoiled. Do not eat first, before serve others, because then you will reach the Gods grace and the elders. If something is given to you, even if it is of little value, do not undervalue, nor be angry, do not leave the friendship you have, because the gods and men you will want you well. Don't take nor reach other women, or otherwise be vicious, because you shall sin against the gods, and you will do much self-harm. You're still very tender to marry, like a chick, and sprout as a growing spike. Suffer and hope, because already grows the woman good for you: pole in the will of God, because you don't know when you will die. If you want to marry, let us first know, and do not dare not do it without us. Look, son, do not be a thief, nor a gambler, because you shall fall in great
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