THE SORROW OF SEARCH


It is told also of King Khanazar how he bowed very low unto the gods of
Old. None bowed so low unto the gods of Old as did King Khanazar.

One day the King returning from the worship of the gods of Old and from
bowing before them in the temple of the gods commanded their prophets
to appear before him, saying:

"I would know somewhat concerning the gods."

Then came the prophets before King Khanazar, burdened with many books,
to whom the King said:

"It is not in books."

Thereat the prophets departed, bearing away with them a thousand
methods well devised in books whereby men may gain wisdom of the gods.
One alone remained, a master prophet, who had forgotten books, to whom
the King said:

"The gods of Old are mighty."

And answered the master prophet: