Commentary for Shabbat 18:7
ולא פליגי הא לן והא להו
[and] why not at the very outset? Lest he see his wares being spoilt, which will trouble him.<span class="x" onmousemove="('comment',' And make him forget about the service. ');"><sup>12</sup></span> NOR TO EAT [means even] a small meal: [and] why not at the very outset? Lest he come to prolong it. NOR TO A LAWSUIT, for the end of the trial; [and] why not [enter] at the very outset? Lest he see an argument to overthrow the verdict.<span class="x" onmousemove="('comment',' Which will necessitate starting afresh. ');"><sup>13</sup></span>
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