سندبادنامه 106.1

106.1

is given wisdom has been given much good.” If this intimation holds true,
give us glad tidings of something the like of which no possessor of fortune has ever seen!’
When they had walked a few paces, a fish appeared. The fox said: ‘God is greatest,
and the caliph is Jaʿfar! Behold the sign that my prayer has met with acceptance! For such a sign
to have been granted and such a wonder to have appeared, now you are most worthy of this bounty.’
The monkey swallowed this flattery like sugar, swiftly went toward the fish, and stretched out
his hand. The cords of the snare sprang, firmly seized the monkey’s foot, and bound it fast,