Hoja's bribery!

Once, Mulla Nasreddin Hoja got into an argument with a rich man. During the quarrel, Hoja even called him names.

Immediately, the rich man went to the judge and lodged a complaint. Consequently, the guards came and fetched Hoja from his house.

Hoja knew that the judge was very corrupt. So, on the way, he picked up two smooth stones and put one in each of his pockets.

When the judge began to question Hoja, he pretended to be angry. At the same time, Hoja subtly adjusted the stones in his pockets so they were visible from the outside.

Instantly, the judge muttered to himself—"He is signaling to me that he has coins in both pockets."

The judge then raised his voice and scolded the rich man, "Hoja is a very good man. He is not the sort of person who uses foul language. You may leave!"

As the rich man walked away in disappointment, the judge approached Hoja and asked, "I know you used foul language. That certainly deserves punishment. Give me what you have in your pockets as a reward for the leniency I have shown you."

Hoja immediately pulled the two stones out of his pockets and said, "I had intended these stones for a corrupt man like you. Do you know why? It was to smash your head if you had passed a sentence against me. Anyway, I didn't need to use them. Thank you!"

The judge was stunned, and Hoja quickly left the premises.