Then in the morning Pratyutpannamati, being caught in the net, feigned himself dead and so remained. Thereafter being removed from the net he jumped to the utmost of his power and entered deep water. While Yadbhavishya being caught by the fishermen was killed. Hence, I say - Anagatavidhata etc. Therefore, so contrive it that I shall get to another pond to-day. The two geese said - You will be safe when another pond is reached. But what will be your means of safety (or how will you fare) while going on land? The tortoise replied - Contrive that means by which I shall be able to go along with you by the aerial path. The two geese said - How can such a contrivance be possible? The tortoise replied - You take in your beaks a piece of wood which I will seize by my mouth, so that I too shall go with ease by the force of your wings. The two geese said - This contrivance is possible. But, while thinking out a remedy a wise man should also take into account accident (or, possible hindrances, obstacles), the young of a foolish crane were eaten by mongooses before his very eyes.
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