HATIM'S BEAR WIFE 1

As he was very tired, he lay on the bed and went to sleep. When he got up, he saw a while haired men sitting near him.

Hatim told him his story and what he was looking for.

The old man warned him that whoever there never comes back.

However, Hatim boldly said, "I have to do this for a friend, no matter what the consequences is."

The old man said, "You are very brave and kind, so I will help you."

He told Hatim that he would met some beautiful girls. They would take him to a beautiful woman who would solve the puzzles for him.

Haiti asked for the blessings of the old man. The old man blessed him and gave him a piece of wood.

"What is this?" asked Hatim.

The old man said, "If you keep it in your mouth, you will become invisible. No one will be able to see you. This magical piece of wood will help you in your quest."

Hated thanked the old man for the gift and walked towards the direction told by him.

He soon reached a beautiful field. There he saw a lake of clear water.

As he roamed about, he saw some pretty girls. He then remembered what the old man had told him.

Hatim followed them and went into the pool of clear water. All of a sudden, he felt tyhat he was going inside the water but to his own surprise he could still breathe.

the babies of any animal.

When Hatim asked the lion couple to be considerate towards the babies of other animals, they said, "We are the king and the queen of the forest. We can kill anyone. Today we will eat you."

The lion and the lioness pounced on Hatim. But brave as he was, he soon overpowered them and took out their nails and teeth.

When they cried in pain, Hatim prayed to God to lessen their pain.

The lion said, "You have taken out our nails and teeth. How will we hunt now? We will have to remain hungry and die."

The jackal came there and said, "I will bring food for you every day. You will not remain hungry."

On being sure of the well being of both jackals and the lions, Hatim felt better and he resumed his journey.