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In this tale, a king repeatedly questions a young man about a thief, demanding him to catch the culprit. The young man perceives the king's inability to shield himself from accusations and resolves to reveal the truth to the gathered assembly. He warns of the dangers of fear and the need for self-protection amidst turmoil, ultimately shedding light on the issues of justice within society. This story illustrates the complexity of authority and accountability.

หัวข้อประเด็น

-Theme of Justice
-Role of Authority
-Dilemmas of Confrontation
-Social Commentary
-Nature of Truth

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"I do not understand this, be it fact or no fact: either bring me the thief, or you yourself must be the thief." Thus did the king again and again question the youth. So he said to him, "Would you, sire, really like the thief to be caught?" "Yes, friend." "Then I will proclaim it in the midst of the assembly, So and So is the thief." "Do so, friend." On hearing his words he thought, "This king does not allow me to shield him: I will now catch the thief." And when the people had gathered together, he addressed them and spoke these stanzas: Let town and country folk assembled all give ear, Lo! water is ablaze. From safety cometh fear. The plundered realm may well of king and priest complain; Henceforth protect yourselves. Your refuge proves your bane.
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