# XXIII: The Prince and the Fakir explained — Indian Fairy Tales

> Chapter companion for Indian Fairy Tales by Joseph Jacobs.

## What happens

A Baluchi tale, communicated by Mr. M. L. Dames, involving a prince and a fakir, with remarks on the rarity of unholy fakirs.

## Themes in this chapter

### Cunning and Wisdom

The prince likely uses cunning or wisdom to navigate his encounter with the fakir.

## Character check-ins

### Punchkin

Referenced in the context of fakirs; the chapter mentions 'unholy fakirs' as rare.

### Prince Rasalu

A prince figure appears in the tale, though not explicitly named in the excerpt.

## Key lines

> Unholy fakirs are rather rare.

Fakirs who are wicked or impure are uncommon.

_This remark sets the tone for the tale's moral or thematic focus._

## Links

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