“And Balaam said unto the ass, Because thou hast mocked me: I would there were a sword in mine hand, for now would I kill thee.”
The donkey said to Balaam, 'Am I not your donkey, which you have ridden all your life to this day? Have I ever treated you this way before?' — the donkey appeals to history and loyalty. She has served Balaam faithfully for years, never before refusing or disobeying. The animal's reasonable tone contrasts with Balaam's fury. The donkey's defense is compelling: why would a loyal servant suddenly rebel without cause? The question implicitly suggests that something extraordinary is causing the donkey's behavior.
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