[18:62]

And when they had gone further, he said unto his servant: Bring us our breakfast. Verily we have found fatigue in this our journey.

[18:63]

He said: Didst thou see, when we took refuge on the rock, and I forgot the fish - and none but Satan caused me to forget to mention it - it took its way into the waters by a marvel.

[18:64]

He said: This is that which we have been seeking. So they retraced their steps again.

[18:65]

Then found they one of Our slaves, unto whom We had given mercy from Us, and had taught him knowledge from Our presence.

[18:66]

Moses said unto him: May I follow thee, to the end that thou mayst teach me right conduct of that which thou hast been taught ?

[18:67]

He said: Lo! thou canst not bear with me.

[18:68]

How canst thou bear with that whereof thou canst not compass any knowledge ?

[18:69]

He said: Allah willing, thou shalt find me patient and I shall not in aught gainsay thee.

[18:70]

He said: Well, if thou go with me, ask me not concerning aught till I myself make mention of it unto thee.

[18:71]

So they twain set out till, when they were in the ship, he made a hole therein. (Moses) said: Hast thou made a hole therein to drown the folk thereof ? Thou verily hast done a dreadful thing.

[18:72]

He said: Did I not tell thee that thou couldst not bear with me ?

[18:73]

(Moses) said: Be not wroth with me that I forgot, and be not hard upon me for my fault.

[18:74]

So they twain journeyed on till, when they met a lad, he slew him. (Moses) said: What! Hast thou slain an innocent soul who hath slain no man ? Verily thou hast done a horrid thing.