hoodwink
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Hoodwink thyself, Sancho, and get up: he that sends for us from countries so remote cannot, surely, intend to betray us, for he would gain little glory by deceiving those who confide in him.
From The History of Don Quixote de la Mancha by Cervantes Saavedra, Miguel de
Tu Mu says: "Hoodwink the enemy, so that he may be remiss and leisurely while you are dashing along with utmost speed."
From The Art of War by Sunzi (6th cent. BC)
Hoodwink thyself, Sancho," said Don Quixote, "and get up....
From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 99, November 29, 1890 by Various
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