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335. The Otters And The Jackal
Once upon a time when Brahmadatta was reigning in Benares, the Boshisatta was a tree-spirit by a river-bank. A jackal, named Mayavi, had taken a wife and lived in a place by that river-bank. One day his mate said to him, “Husband, I desire to eat a fresh rohita fish.” He said, “Be easy, I will bring it you,” and going by the river he wrapt his feet in creepers, and went along the bank. At the moment, two otters, Gambhiracari and Anutiracari, were standing on the bank looking for fish. Gambhiracari saw a great rohita fish, and entering water he took it by the tail. The fish was strong and went away dragging him. He called to the other, “This great fish will be enough for both of us, come and help me.”
