In English
The actor said, "O King, this gift is meagre and not enough." The astonished King asked, "Yesterday you refused a substantial gift but today you are demanding more. What is the meaning of this strange behaviour?" The actor replied, "O King, an actor will not be true to his profession if his words do not match the costume he is wearing. Yesterday I played a renunciant and, therefore, spurned wealth. Today I am a dancer, and a dancer always expects a handsome reward! My conduct must be in consonance with my garb."