The Clay Tablets From Babylon

Alfred reports to Prof. Caldwell of the five tablets found in the excavations in Mesopotamia. The tablets speak of Dabasir and his experience paying off his debts and gaining respect as a Babylonian citizen. Alfred plans to put Dabasir's methodologies to work in his own life even though it was five thousand years hence. The tablets are translated to reveal the story of Dabas?r's return to Babylon after being a slave in Syria. Dabasir consulted Mathon the Gold Lender as to putting a plan into place. 1. Firstly, the plan provides for his future prosperity. One-tenth of his earnings were put aside for his own to keep. 2. Secondly, seven-tenths of his earnings paid for all living expenses. 3. Thirdly, two-tenths of his earnings provided a way for his debts to be paid out over a time. Dabasir visited with his creditors to let them know how he would repay the 119 pieces of silver and 141 pieces of copper. He received mixed reactions from creditors. "My heart is lighter than it hath been for some time." The tablets continue to relay the story of his gradual repayment of debts, his wife buying much needed supplies and personal effects, and his creditors slowly gaining respect for Dabasir. "My good wife looketh upon me with a light in her eyes that doth make a man have confidence in himself." "Yes it is the plan that has made my success." "I am convinced that if I follow it further it will make me rich among men." said Dabasir proudly. Alfred writes the Professor again and explains how successful following Dabasir's plan had been for he and his wife. There "is more pleasure in running up such a surplus than there could be in spending it."