With these words he heaved a deep sigh and sat down. Samjivaka said - Still, friend, tell me in detail what you have at heart. Damanaka said with (a show of) great secrecy - Although I must not betray the king's secret, yet you have come here through confidence in us; and I, as desiring the next world, must necessarily tell you what concerns your welfare. Listen. This our Lord, being prejudiced against you, said in private - I will kill Samjivaka himself and treat my attendants (with his flesh). Samjivaka, on hearing this, was smitten with great sorrow. Damanaka observed again - Away with sorrow. Do what the time demands. Samjivaka, after a moment’s reflection, said - This is, indeed, well said - Women seek the company of wicked men; a king generally patronizes (or lavishes) wealth upon the undeserving; wealth seeks a miser; and the god of rain pours the showers on mountains and seas!