Vassakāra was upset and thought, “How could the king give away this timber to Dhaniya the potter?” He then went to King Seniya Bimbisāra of Magadha and said, “Is it true, sir, that you have given away to Dhaniya the potter the timber that was held for repairs of the town and put aside in case of an emergency?” “Who said that?” “The caretaker of the woodyard.” “Well then, brahmin, summon the caretaker of the woodyard.” And Vassakāra had the caretaker of the woodyard bound and taken by force. Dhaniya saw this and said to him, “Why is this happening to you?” “Because of the timber, sir.” “Go then, and I’ll come too.” “Please come before I’m done for.”