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servants, and my experience leads me to believe 

 that it is much better to gain their confidence by 

 kind treatment, and showing that you have an in- 

 terest in their welfare, than by harsh measures and 

 " badgering." If you look after their comfort 

 they will look after yours, and a kind and con- 

 siderate master makes a devoted follower. Always 

 listen to your followers' complaints, whether real 

 or imaginary : if they are real, remedy them ; if 

 imaginary, reason with them patiently, and point 

 out the fallacy of their arguments. Make yourself 

 thoroughly acquainted with their character and 

 manners, then it is not difficult to remove their 

 prejudices. 



Should insubordination show itself amongst 

 your people, investigate the cause thoroughly 

 before you act, then be very firm ; in such cases 

 half-measures will not do. 



Should punishment be absolutely required, 

 let it be severe and summary, as the example 

 will be greater, and it will be more seldom 

 required. Never strike or flog a man yourself, 



