And then because he met his hurt so bravely and made no sign, the Jester thought the struggle had grown easier with time, and spoke again of going to his kindred.
"Nay, do not leave me yet," Aldebaran plead.

"Wouldst take my only crutch?
It is thy cheerful presence that alone upholds me." "Yet it would show still greater courage if thou couldst face thy fate alone," the Jester answered.

"Despair cannot be vanquished till thou hast taught thyself to really feel the gladness thou dost feign.

I've heard that if one will count his blessings as the faithful tell their rosary beads he will forget his losses in pondering on his many benefits.

Perchance if thou wouldst try that plan it might avail." So Aldebaran went out determined to be glad in heart as well as speech, if so be it he could find enough of cheer.