Mahāhaṁsajātaka

Suttapiṭaka · Khuddakanikāya · Jātaka (2) · Vol. 28 · Section 225

[225] "We have done no wrong, Sumukha, nor did I seize you out of greed; you are reputed to be wise, subtle, and thinkers upon matters of meaning. 'Perhaps, having come here, they will utter meaningful speech'— it was for this, friend Sumukha, that the hunter, so instructed, seized you."

English translation from the Pali (Siam Raṭṭha edition) — under review, not for citation.