Although he rose to power and dignity, the shepherd remained as humble as ever, people loved and honoured him for his wisdom, sympathy and goodness. He was kind and just to one and all. His fame as a fair and wise governor soon spread throughout the country. Now the governors of other provinces grew terribly jealous of him and began to talk to the king against him. They said, He is very dishonest, and keeps for himself part of the money that he collects as tax from the people. Why did he always carry with him, they added, an iron chest Perhaps he carried in it the treasure that he had secretly collected. After all, they said mockingly, he was an ordinary shepherd and could behave no better. At first the king did not pay attention to these reports, but how long could he ignore these governors and their endless stories about the shepherd one thing was certain, the king discoverd. The new governor did carry an iron chest with him all the time. So, one day, the new governor was summoned to the palace. He came riding on his camel, and to everyone's delight, the famous iron chest was there fastened securely behind him on the camel's back. Now the king was angry, He thundered, why so you always carry that iron chest with you what does it contain The governor smiled. he asked his servant to bring in the chest. How eagerly the people standing around waited for the shepherd to be found out But how great was their astonishment, and even of the king himself, when the chest was opened No gold or silver or jewels but an old blanket was all that came out. Holding it up proudly, the said this my dear master, is my only treasure I always carry it with me.