[59] Bhikkhus, one gone forth in old age (vuḍḍhapabbajita) who is endowed with five qualities is rare. With which five is one gone forth in old age rare, bhikkhus? One who is astute (nipuṇa) is rare; one accomplished in deportment (ākappasampanna) is rare; one of great learning (bahussuta) is rare; one who is a speaker on the Dhamma (dhammakathika) is rare; one who is an upholder of the discipline (vinayadhara) [is rare]. Bhikkhus, one gone forth in old age endowed with these five qualities is rare.
End of the Ninth Sutta.
10. The Second Discourse on What Is Rare (Dullabha Sutta II)
English translation from the Pali (Siam Raṭṭha edition) — under review, not for citation.