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A King and An Astrologer

Once upon a time there was a king. He was very fond of knowing his future. A famous astrologer happened to stop at his capital on his way to Benares. The king called on him to know about his future. The astrologer told him something unpleasant. At this he got furious. He condemned him to death saying “Man like you should not live to spoil the peace of the world.” But another thought had crossed his mind before the astrologer was removed for execution. “How long will you live?” asked the king. With ready-wit the astrologer said, “The stars declare that I shall die only a week before yours, Majesty.” “So good bye” he said to the king. Hearing this the king turned pale like a dead man. He shouted to his men. “Drive this wretch away”. He also said “Let him not come here again.