Introduction

Rodan, the spearmaker of Old Babylon, carried so much gold in his leather wallet he could hardly realize his good fortune. A perplexed Rodan entered the shop of Mathan, the lender of gold and dealer in jewels and rare fabrics to seek advice. The genteel Mathan lounging upon a rug, partaking of a meal served by a black slave said: "I would counsel with thee for I know not what to do"