His vulnerability: With persuasive words she led him astray; she seduced him with her smooth talk. Persuasive words and smooth talk are the means of seduction. The woman's language is carefully crafted to appeal and persuade. The young man is led astray, moving from the right path. The narrative emphasizes that he is seduced through words, through the power of speech to reshape desire and judgment. The implication is that if his inner wisdom had been strong, he would have recognized the seduction.

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