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Story CXVI and in every direction from the flat roof of a monastery. The morning breeze caused his arrow to pass through the ring, whereon he obtained not only the ring but also a robe of honour and a present of money. It is related that the bow burnt his bow and arrows, and on being asked for the cause, replied: "That the first splendour may be permanent."

It sometimes happens that an enlightened sage is not successful in his plans. Sometimes it happens that an ignorant child by mistake hits the target with his arrow.