Shukasaptati 9.5

9.5

arthanāśaṃ manastāpaṃ gṛhe duścaritāni ca /
vañcanaṃ cāpamānaṃ ca matimānna prakāśayet //

So the king sent for Pushpakâra, and as he was a wise man, and of some importance, he made him valuable presents and asked him why he did not laugh, and why the fish did. He replied: " Family scandals should not be talked about. Loss of money, sorrow of mind, difficulties at home, fraud, contempt — these are things which no wise man ever publishes. Still the command of the king must be obeyed; for the glory of a king, equal to that of Sudra, has surpassing power on the earth; the very name of a righteous, energetic king, surpasses the sun in magnificence. Therefore I will answer your majesty's question. I found out that my wife was in love with some one else, and therefore grief stopped my laughter."