this knowledge each one should seek for himself. For, as he said, "If
the blind lead the blind, both shall fall into the ditch."

There were many who followed his way and gave heed to his precepts.
The path seemed dangerous at times, especially at the outset; for it
lay along dizzy heights, through tangled underwood, and across swollen
torrents. But after a while all these were left behind. The way
passed on between cleft rocks, into green pastures, and by still
waters; and in the desert were sweet springs which gave forth
abundantly.

But some who tried to follow him said that his Chart was not explicit
enough. Every step in the journey, they contended, should be laid out
exactly; for to travel safely one should never be left in doubt.

Now, it chanced that on the slope of the mountain there was a huge
granite rock, which stood in the midst of the way. Some of the
travelers passed to the right of it, while others turned to the left.
Strangely enough, the Chart said nothing concerning this rock. No hint
was given as to how one should pass by it.

When they came to the rock, many of the travelers took counsel one of
another, and at last a great multitude was gathered there. Which way
had he taken? For in the path he took they must surely go. Many
scanned the rock on every side, to find if haply he had left some
secret mark upon it. But they found none; or, rather, no one could
convince the others that the hidden marks he found were intended for
their guidance.

At nightfall, after much discussion, the old men in the council gave