Meanwhile, in the nest above, the male dove was very worried as his wife had not returned. The fact that there was a storm even compounded his worries. He said, "I am so sad and worried that my wife has not returned. Our home seems empty without her. I am worried because the wind blows so fiercely, and it is already late in the night."
The female dove could hear her husband worrying from above, and she called out to him.
The female dove said, "I am being held by the hunter who has taken shelter under the very tree. But I will tell you something that will be for your own good."
She continued, "The guest is always God. If someone ever comes to your house for shelter, one must do his best to him, even risking own life. This hunter is cold and hungry. Don't hate him because he has caged me. Instead, welcome him because he seeks refugee for the night under your protection."
She explained, "This hunter is not to be blamed that I have been caged by him. But this must be the result of my past deeds. Grievances like poverty, disease, imprisonment and even disaster come to own's life as a result of one's own deeds. Thus, speaks our religion. Please welcome him according to our traditions, and not hate him for me."
The male dove was touched by his wife's virtuous guidance, and he flew down and approached the hunter with warmth. He said, "O friend! Welcome to our tree. Please don't worry about anything and stay in this place as long as you want. Please tell me how I can be of assistance to you."
The hunter was relieved to have a friend. He said, "O dove, please do something to help me from this terrible cold."
The dove at once flew to a distant place and brought back a piece of burning coal. He then climbed up the tree and dropped some dry leaves. The leaves caught fire.
