سندبادنامه 127

127.1

if I take you to the royal presence, you will fall into danger, and if I do not take you, I will be exposed to the king's punishment;
the remedy for this condition is exceedingly difficult, and the management of this decree is impracticable, and the sages"
have said: 'Beware of kings, for they deem answering back a grave offense, and hold beheading
of little account'—especially such a king that: