"Such a deliverer appeared in the person of Taijo. It is said that even
as a boy he surpassed his fellows in goodness, intelligence, and skill
in all sorts of boyish games."

Wang Ken improved this opportunity to tell Yung Pak how important it was
that all boys should follow such an example.

But while Yung Pak listened with apparent patience, he could hardly
conceal his inward desire that the tutor would go on with his story.
Like most boys, of all races, he felt that he could get along without
the moralizing.

"Hunting with the falcon was one of Taijo's favourite sports. One day,
while in the woods, his bird flew so far ahead that its young master
lost sight of it. Hurrying on to find it, Taijo discovered a hut beside
the path, into which he saw the falcon fly.

"Entering the hut, the youth found a white-bearded hermit priest, who
lived here alone and unknown to the outside world. For a moment Taijo
was speechless with surprise in the presence of the wise old hermit.

"Seeing his embarrassment, the old man spoke to him in these words:

"'What benefit is it for a youth of your abilities to be seeking a stray
falcon? A throne is a richer prize. Betake yourself at once to the
capital.'

"Now Taijo knew how to take a hint as well as any boy, so he immediately
left the hut of the hermit, forsaking his falcon, and went to Sunto,
then the capital of the kingdom.