 he said a man from the hardhearted people of latta fell seriously ill and they despaired of him. when he recovered and recovered from his illness his neighbors came to him and said to him thank god who has relieved you and leave what you were doing of seeking boys and being preoccupied with them despite this age that you have reached. he said may god reward you with good for i know that excessive care and time have prompted you to admonish me. but i got used to this profession when i was young and you know what one of the wise men said how hard it is to wean an adult!
١ قال مرض رجل من عتاة اللاطة مرضا شديدا، فأيسوا منه، فلما أفاق وأبل من مرضه، دخل عليه جيرانه فقالوا له احمد الله الذي أقالك، ودع ما كنت فيه من طلب الغلمان والانهماك فيهم، مع هذه السن التي قد بلغتها. قال جزاكم الله خيرا؛ فقد علمت أن فرط العناية والمدة دعاكم إلى عظتي. ولكني اعتدت هذه الصناعة وأنا صغير، وقد علمتم ما قال بعض الحكماء ما أشد فطام الكبير!.