A Wise man had a guest in his house when someone knocked on his door.

The judge of the town had sent a messenger to invite the Wise man for dinner.

The Wise man told the messenger: “Please thank the judge for his kindness, but it would be impolite to leave my guest at home, so I have to refuse.”

The messenger came back after a while and said: “The judge invited your guest as well.”

The Wise man and his guest went to the big mansion of the judge.

Most of the important people of the town walked in one by one. Everyone sat on the floor.

The servants spread a long cloth and set the plates and food on it. People ate and talked. After that, the servants cleaned up and brought fruits for everyone.

The Wise man’s guest took a knife out of his pocket to cut…