A weary traveler enlisted the services of an Ass for a long journey to a remote destination. Accompanying the traveler, the owner of the Ass walked alongside, ensuring the Ass remained on track and guiding the way.
The route led across an arid plain where the scorching sun beamed relentlessly. The heat became so unbearable that the Traveler finally decided to take a break. With no other source of shade in sight, the Traveler sought refuge under the shadow of the dependable Ass.
The intense heat had also taken its toll on the Driver, who had been walking all this time. Desiring respite in the cool shade provided by the Ass, he initiated an argument with the Traveler, claiming that he had hired the Ass for its services, not for the shadow it cast.
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