One day, some other Mullahs complained to Tamerlane about Nasreddin. So Nasreddin took a hen with its chicks to one of Tamerlane’s advisors. The following day, Nasreddin and the other Mullahs were summoned to the palace. After their complaint was heard, the advisor began his defense of Nasreddin. Then Tamerlane asked Nasreddin, “What can you say to prove that you’re not guilty?” He replied, “I have nothing more to say, your Majesty. The hen and chicks have already spoken in my favor.”