سندبادنامه 178.3

178.3

and the disclosing of this secret, the piercing of this veil, the revealing of what was hidden, and the spreading
of this secret cannot come from anywhere except the parrot. For the master gave him eloquent instructions to investigate and search out
news about you, and provided suitable promptings regarding revealing secrets and reporting every single movement
of yours; and all his trust in watching over and observing you, and tracking your words and deeds,
rests upon the parrot's prudence, courage, competence, and capability. You see that he spends most
of his time conversing with the parrot. A plan must be devised in the hope that deliverance may be achieved;
otherwise, human desires and worldly pleasures must be kicked aside altogether,
so that the napkin is not lifted from the tray at every moment!” And in this vein [the servant] spoke with the woman all night long.

Story of the Master of the House with his Wife and the Parrot
[The woman said:] “He has ascribed [this] to me, cast me into danger and sorrow, and it is necessary