The Coptic Monk's Hospitality and the Gold

The monk at the Coptic monastery who provides a place for the alchemist to demonstrate the transformation, and receives a share of the gold.

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Arrival at the Monastery

The Sanctuary The Gate They come to a Coptic monastery. The alchemist asks to use the kitchen. The Monk's Welcome He is a black-robed monk. He grants their request without question. The Setting The monastery is a place of peace. The demonstration will take place here.

The Alchemist Turns Lead into Gold

The Demonstration The Process The alchemist melts lead, adds a sliver from the Philosopher's Stone, and creates gold. The Monk's Reaction He is dazzled. He has witnessed a miracle. The Gold Divided The alchemist gives one part to the monk for his generosity. The monk is humbled.

The Monk's Humility

The Lesson in Giving The Monk's Gratitude He says the payment goes beyond his generosity. The alchemist warns him not to say that, lest life take it away. The Wisdom One should accept gifts graciously. The monk learns a lesson in receiving. The End of the Encounter They leave the monastery. The monk will remember the event.

after the transformation

in the kitchen

after receiving the gold