[557] "Venerable sir, this river Aciravatī has been seen both by the venerable Ānanda and by us: just as when a great cloud has rained down heavily upon the mountains above, this river Aciravatī then flows along overflowing both its banks — even so, venerable sir, the venerable Ānanda will make for himself a set of three robes from this bāhitika cloth, and the venerable Ānanda's old set of three robes he will share with his fellows in the holy life. Thus this offering (dakkhiṇā) of ours will, I think, go on overflowing. Venerable sir, may the venerable Ānanda accept the bāhitika cloth."
The venerable Ānanda accepted the bāhitika cloth. Then King Pasenadi of Kosala said this to the venerable Ānanda: "Well then, venerable Ānanda, we shall now take our leave; we have many duties, much that must be done." "Great king, now is the time for whatever you think fit." Then King Pasenadi of Kosala, having delighted in the venerable Ānanda's words, rose from his seat, paid homage to the venerable Ānanda, circumambulated him keeping his right side towards him, and departed.
English translation from the Pali (Siam Raṭṭha edition) — under review, not for citation.