One day Akbar and Birbal were riding through the countryside and they happened to pass by a cabbage patch.

 

"Cabbages are such delightful vegetables!" said Akbar. "I just love cabbage."

 

"The cabbage is king of vegetables!" said Birbal.

 

A few weeks later they were riding past the cabbage patch again. 

 

This time however, the emperor made a face when he saw the vegetables. "I used to love cabbage but now I have no taste for it." said Akbar.

 

"The cabbage is a tasteless vegetable" agreed Birbal.

 

The emperor was astonished.

 

"But the last time you said it was the king of vegetables!" he said.