The Trial of the Dignitary

“In old times, long ago, in the glorious city of Teheran, something happened. A peasant named Abdurrahman came to the palace of the great vizier at the hour set aside for receiving complaints. Since he brought a gift, the guards let Abdurrahman through, and even the commander of the guard praised him:

— For his shrewdness and for his diligence. Double… ”