What Price Onions And Garlic?

“The Dreamer” is an ancient story about an ambitious man (“The Dreamer”) who was always on the alert to take advantage of a situation to his own profit…

One day, he met a travelling man who told him about a faraway land where onions were unknown. “No onions,” said The Dreamer, “I’ll go there and introduce the people to this wonderful vegetable and I’ll be greatly rewarded.” So he acquired a big wagon-load of onions and, after a long and arduous journey, he finally arrived at the distant land. He went directly to the royal palace and obtained an audience with the king.

“Your Highness,” he said, “I am pleased to tell you that I have brought to your country a new vegetable that can improve all foods. Moreover, even by itself it is a gourmet’s delight.” The king then arranged a special dinner to taste the onion and evaluate The Dreamer’s claims for it. First it was served to a group of…