Passage 25

In English

started getting worried when did not return even after a long time. Why? On the one hand, the etiquette of a host demanded that he could not eat before offering food to his guest. On the other hand, rules of the dictated that had to eat before the auspicious moment of the completion of one year, which had arrived. was as worried now, as he was peaceful during the vow. suggested that he touch a few drops of water to his lips to break his fast, assuring him that no fault would accrue to him by this act. obeyed .