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What was the contents of the chest that astonished Erasmus?
What was the contents of the chest that astonished Erasmus?
- Leather scrolls (correct)
- Gold ingots
- Barrels of diamonds
- Rare birds
What did Hafid attribute his success and wealth to?
What did Hafid attribute his success and wealth to?
- The scrolls contained in the chest (correct)
- His connections in the marketplace
- His years of hard work
- His natural charisma and charm
Which scroll is considered the most important according to Hafid?
Which scroll is considered the most important according to Hafid?
- The scroll of happiness
- The first scroll (correct)
- The scroll of wealth
- The last scroll
Why did Hafid not share the principles of the scrolls with his employees?
Why did Hafid not share the principles of the scrolls with his employees?
What condition did Hafid state was necessary to master the principles of the scrolls?
What condition did Hafid state was necessary to master the principles of the scrolls?
What did Hafid believe about the individual who would receive the scrolls from him?
What did Hafid believe about the individual who would receive the scrolls from him?
How did Hafid feel about the impact of the scrolls on his life?
How did Hafid feel about the impact of the scrolls on his life?
What was the primary purpose of the caravan that departed from Damascus?
What was the primary purpose of the caravan that departed from Damascus?
Who expressed sadness over Hafid's retirement after the caravan's mission was complete?
Who expressed sadness over Hafid's retirement after the caravan's mission was complete?
What significant item did Hafid unlock to show Erasmus?
What significant item did Hafid unlock to show Erasmus?
What caused Erasmus to hesitate before entering the room Hafid unlocked?
What caused Erasmus to hesitate before entering the room Hafid unlocked?
What emotion did Hafid express while watching Erasmus enter the previously forbidden room?
What emotion did Hafid express while watching Erasmus enter the previously forbidden room?
How did the light affect the appearance of the murrhine vase Hafid observed?
How did the light affect the appearance of the murrhine vase Hafid observed?
What was the condition of the room Hafid showed to Erasmus?
What was the condition of the room Hafid showed to Erasmus?
What did Hafid indicate with his question about Erasmus's disappointment?
What did Hafid indicate with his question about Erasmus's disappointment?
Flashcards
Hafid's Retirement
Hafid's Retirement
Hafid, a powerful trader, ended his business empire by gifting his trade emporiums to their respective managers.
Erasmus's Mission
Erasmus's Mission
Erasmus, Hafid's trusted employee, was tasked with finalizing the transfer of Hafid's empire to the new owners and informing Hafid's master of empty emporiums.
Secret Room
Secret Room
A room within a palace, kept hidden from all, for thirty years by Hafid.
Master-Apprentice Relationship
Master-Apprentice Relationship
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Trade Empire
Trade Empire
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Conversation Piece
Conversation Piece
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Hidden Contents
Hidden Contents
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Empty Emporiums
Empty Emporiums
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Hafid's secret
Hafid's secret
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Scrolls' value
Scrolls' value
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Salesmanship principles
Salesmanship principles
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The first scroll's role
The first scroll's role
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Oath and its condition
Oath and its condition
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Hafid's success
Hafid's success
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Erasmus's role
Erasmus's role
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Study Notes
Hafid's Retirement and Legacy
- Hafid, a powerful trader, retired, gifting his vast trade empire's management to ten subordinates.
- The caravan carrying ownership certificates and gold departed from Damascus.
- Erasmus, Hafid's friend and bookkeeper, learned of Hafid's retirement and was summoned to the palace.
Hafid's Secret Room
- Hafid led Erasmus to a room in the palace dome, previously inaccessible.
- The room contained a cedar chest, seemingly devoid of treasure.
- Hafid revealed the chest held scrolls, not material riches. Hafid believed these scrolls held the secret to wealth and sales mastery.
The Scrolls' Significance
- The scrolls outlined principles, laws, and fundamental truths for sales mastery.
- All but one scroll covered different sales principles, each crucial to success.
- The first scroll, a key to understanding the rest, was considered most important.
Hafid's Commitment
- Hafid had sworn an oath to share the scrolls with only one person.
- The "wise one" who gifted the scrolls to Hafid indicated, through some sign, the identity of the suitable recipient.
- Hafid's actions, previously seen as unusual, were guided by the scrolls' principles.
Erasmus's Reactions
- Erasmus found the scrolls' value to be unparalleled.
- He expressed surprise at the non-material nature of the gift.
- Erasmus questioned why Hafid kept this knowledge secret from his employees.
- Hafid's explanation focused on the importance of mastering principles and finding the correct individual or person to receive the scrolls. This was part of a larger plan by the original owner of the scrolls.
Conclusion
- Hafid emphasized the scrolls' teachings on sales principles and their potential for achieving exceptional success.
- Hafid planned to pass the scrolls only to someone profoundly needing this wisdom.
- The story concludes with Hafid and Erasmus on the palace scaffold, concluding the tale with the hope of the passing of the scrolls, as planned, to Erasmus in the future.
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