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'Indeed
it is a problem that can't be solved as easily as questioned'
'Yes yes, it lies beyond the commoner's reach to answer as fast as
said'
'Why doubt, it is equal to its own weight, the jester jocularly
said'
Every one tried and tried, but could not, when the king questioned.
Bent upon knowing, the king announced a thousand gold coins as prize
To one who solves, in of out of court, the next day by the same
time,
To his surprise, a fisher man came to the court before the fixed
time
And said, he would, if the prize were as big as the elephant in
size.
Wondering at his audacity and hoping to lift the veil at any cost
The king said, "Glad there's one in my country knowing it and
ready
To blot out disdonour. I'm indeed happy to honour the request ready
And give gold equal to the weight of elephant regardless of its
cost".
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