“Mulla,” the ruler addressed Nasreddin, who was invited to the reception, “how dare you fall asleep when I began to tell such a wonderful story?”
“I didn’t sleep, oh lord, I heard every word!”
- You're lying, scoundrel! After all, I ordered my people to quietly carry you to the next room, and then bring you back to your place when the story ends.
- If I was asleep, how could I hear everything you said?
And then Mulla began to retell in detail the story told by the ruler. He was so surprised that he gave Nasreddin the robe from his shoulders.
- Mulla, how did you manage to do this? - his friend asked.
- Well, to be honest, from the face and voice of the ruler, I immediately realized that he was going to tell this old boring long story. Then I decided to take a nap for half an hour.
Translated from Russian · original on wisdomlib.ru