"Still, as you doubt it, you will wish to put the matter to the proof.

Therefore, Cousin, take six men with you, enter the reeds and search.

In that soft ground it will be easy to follow their footmarks." "It is dangerous, O King," began the prince, for such he was, no less.
"And therefore the task will be the more to your taste, Cousin.

Go now, and be swift." So six hunters were called and the prince went, cursing me beneath his breath as he passed us.

For he was terribly afraid, and with reason.
Suddenly Bes ceased from his antics and prostrating himself, cried, "A boon, O King.