The Shoemaker Weighs Out the Silver

From E4.2, Anooshirvan and the Shoemaker. It illustrates E4.2.34–44:

E4.2.34
A certain shoemaker who made and soldShoes listened closely to the tale he told.
E4.2.35
He asked, “How much?” The envoy answered then,“O man of wealth and wisdom among men,
E4.2.36
Three hundred thousand silver coins we need,To pay the troops and buy the battle-steed.”
E4.2.37
The shoemaker said, “Gladly shall I lend;The treasurer may thank me in the end.”
E4.2.38
He brought the scales and weights and weighed the whole;It needed no receipt, no written scroll.
E4.2.39
Then said the shoemaker: “Commend my pleaBefore the High Mobad, that I may see
E4.2.40
My dearest wish fulfilled, and from his graceA blessing fall upon my dwelling-place.
E4.2.41
I have a son who stands in need of lore;His schooling is the favor I implore.
E4.2.42
Perhaps the monarch of the world may showA private favor, letting kindness flow.
E4.2.43
Let me place my boy where learned sages teach,That wisdom’s art may come within his reach.
E4.2.44
He has the wealth and years to learn their art,And gain the knowledge they can all impart.”