Then, with exceeding boldness, he came to the first of the Gods and exclaimed with great solemnity: “Behold, I am endowed with these qualities of which you speak—
“I have stolen from no man, never have I uttered a lie, nor has fame ever caused me to be proud or haughty.”
And when he had uttered these words, the wreath was placed upon his brow. And, emboldened by his success, he came with the same pride and confidence into the presence of the second God, and asked that the second wreath should be bestowed upon him.
And the God said:
“He who earns wealth honestly, and shuns dishonest means,
Who takes but sparingly of the Cup of Pleasure,
To him shall be awarded this second wreath.”
And the false Priest bowed his head and said: “Behold all that I have earned is honestly gotten, and all pleasure have I shunned. Give me the wreath!”
And the wreath was placed upon his brow.
Then, with boldness increased by his success, he approached the third God, and asked that the third wreath should encircle his brow.