The prince asked how it was. She related - There was an elephant, named Karpuratilaka in Brahmaranya. On seeing him all the jackals thought to themselves - if by some means this can die, his body will afford us sufficient food for four months. Then an old jackal from among them declared I will bring about his death by the power of my intellect. Then the wily fellow having gone to Karpuratilaka and bowed to him touching the ground with the eight parts of his body said - My lord, favour me with a glance. The elephant asked - Who are you? From where have you come? He replied - I am a jackal and sent to Your Honour's presence by all the inhabitants of the forest having assembled together (to say) - Since it is not expedient to live without a king, Your Honour has been selected, as possessed of all kingly qualities, to be installed king of the forest. For, He, who is extremely pure as regards his family, nobility and conduct, is chivalrous, pious, and versed in politics, is worthy of being a king on earth.