How for the second time the boys made the master imagine (that he was ill), saying that their recitation of the Qur’án would increase his headache.

The clever boy said, “O good fellows, recite the lesson and make your voices loud.”

When they were reciting (loudly), he said, “Boys, the noise we are making will do the master harm.

The master's headache will be increased by the noise: is it worth while that he should suffer pain for the sake of (a few) pence?”

The master said, “He is speaking the truth: depart. My headache is worse: go out (of the house)!”