The constellation
J814 Flattery of the great
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- Imprisoned musician defends himself. Has been imprisoned because the king did not like the way the musician looked at him. After a year the king returns as a conqueror and sees musician. The latter says that he saw the king's conquests in a vision and was blessing him when he looked at him. The musician is honored · J814.1 entry
- Flatterer always agrees with king even in opposite opinions; defense: he is king's servant · J814.2 entry
- "High-born alone recognizes one of equal rank with himself." Jackal sees man with instrument he is unfamiliar with, comes up to him and salutes him "Lord of Delhi." Man calls him Lord of Jungle and tells above · J814.3 entry
- Flattery of the wicked to escape death at his hands: "This is an offering to my lord Esau from his slave Jacob" · J814.4 entry
- Dissenting minister to king: "Let the king do as seems good in his eyes" · J814.5 entry