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brothers Shen Dan and Shen Yi; who lived in Shangyong。

〃My friend Peng Yang and I did much for the Prince of Hanzhong。 But now Peng Yang is dead; and I am forgotten。 More than that; the Prince wishes to put me to death。 What can I do?〃 said Meng Da。

Shen Dan replied; 〃I think I can find a plan that will secure your safety。〃

〃What is it?〃 asked Meng Da; feeling happier。

〃Desertion。 My brother Shen Yi and I have long desired to go over to Wei。 You just write the Prince of Hanzhong a memorial resigning your service and betake yourself to the Prince of Wei; who will certainly employ you in some honorable way。 Then we two will follow。〃

Meng Da saw that this was his best course; so he wrote a memorandum; which he gave to the messenger who had brought the recent dispatches to take back with him。 That night Meng Da left his post and went to Wei。

The messenger returned to Chengdu; handed in Meng Da's memorial; and told the story of his desertion。 The Prince was angry。 He tore open the letter and read:

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