Many educated men attempted to answer the king's questions, but they all came up with different answers. The king decided that he needed to ask a wise hermit in a nearby village. The hermit would only see common folk, however, so the king disguised himself as a peasant and left his guards behind to see the hermit.
Many knowledgeable men sought to answer the king's questions, but their responses varied. The monarch realized he required guidance from an experienced hermit in a nearby village. Unfortunately, the hermit could only interact with ordinary people; therefore, the king disguised himself as a peasant and left his guards behind to consult the hermit.