ABSTRACT

CHAP. I.] upon Belief. 49 heard that there dwelleth in the sea a very wise and learned fish who knoweth all things ; let us journey to him, and ask him to shew us water, or explain unto us what it is." So several of their number set out upon their travels, and at last came to the sea wherein this sage fish resided. On hearing their request he answered them thus :

Then they thanked him, and said, "Forasmuch as thou hast shown us what water is not, we now know perfectly what it is." And they departed to their own homes satisfied.