How did the cadi solve the case of oil meechant and the potter
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Your Honor," said the oil merchant, "that coin is mine. I have owned it for many years and always carry it. I lost it only today."
"Are there any witnesses?" asked the cadi.
"No, Your Honor," answered the man.
"Very well," said the cadi. "Leave the coin with me and return tomorrow."
"What sort of way is that to render justice?" thought the caliph to himself.
The next case was called, and two other men approached the cadi.
"What is your trade?" he asked the first.
"I am a writer," was the answer.
"Why are you here?" continued the cadi.
"This morning while I was out, someone stole my Book of Learning. That tailor," he said pointing to the other man, "now has it and claims that it is his."
"Are there any witnesses?"
"None, Your Honor," replied the man.
"Very well," said the cadi, "Leave the book with me and return tomorrow."
"Indeed these are strange ways to render justice," thought the caliph.
Next the cadi (Turkish judge) called the Caliph and beggar before him.
"Who are you? And what is your trouble?" he asked, addressing the caliph.
"Your Honor," replied the Caliph, "I am a traveler from a distant land. A few miles from your city gates, I met this lame beggar lying by the wayside. I had compassion on him, and lifting him to my horse's back, I brought him to this city. He repays my kindness with the basest ingratitude. He claims that my horse is his own."