A King and an Astrologer
Once upon a time there was a king. He was very fond of knowing his future. A famous astrologer happened to stop at his capital on his answay to Benares.
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The king called on him to know about his future. The astrologer told him something unpleasant. At this he got furious. He condemned him to do saying "Man like you should not live to spoil the peace of the world." But another thought had crossed his mind before the astrologer was removed for execution. "How long will you live?" asked the king. Though the astrologer got nervous he thought a little to reply the King's question. He was a man ready wit. He said, "The stars declare that I shall die only a week before your Majesty." "So good bye " he said to the king. Hearing this the king turned pale like a dead man. He was mentally agitated and did not want to hang the astrologer. He shouted to his men, "Drive this wretch away". He also said let him not come here again."