«Daddy, that fool who doesn’t watch his stomach when ill, who doesn’t know the mantras against the evil influence of the planets, and who, when captured by the ruler, doesn’t understand the means of diplomacy, is certainly not steadfast!»

They also say:

«For the wise and cautious, who, with special means, tame snakes, tigers, elephants, and lions, the ruler is no match.»

And also:

«Only by seeking the ruler’s protection does a scholar attain the highest achievements. Sandalwood grows nowhere else except in the Malaya Mountains.»

«Splendid white tents, magnificent steeds, and wild elephants are always at the disposal of one who is in the ruler’s favor.»

Therefore, Daddy, you must be respected and enjoy the ruler’s favor. And you should not indulge in sorrow in this precarious situation. After all:

«When a ruler finds himself in dire straits and is beset by doubts about what to do, the doubts of the doubting rulers are removed by advisers.»

Therefore, Dad, be steadfast! I will personally answer the ruler about the fishes’ laughter. Wash yourself and eat!

Having done so, he went to the ruler and told him everything. The ruler was delighted and ordered her to be summoned. She praised the ruler and said:

«Lord, do not lightly ridicule the learned. Have you ever seen or heard of the fishes’ laughter?! Aren’t you ashamed to question me, a minor?»