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Story XV receives gold, and it is possible that he loses his head. Philosophers have said that it is necessary to be on guard of the fickle temper of Pâdshâhs, because sometimes they are displeased with politeness, and at others they bestow robes of honour for rudeness. It is also said that much jocularity is an accomplishment in courtiers, but a fault in sages. Abide thou by thy dignity and gravity, leave sport and jocularity to courtiers.