The king could not bear to see his son unhappy so he gave his consent for another visit. Siddhartha and Channa disguised themselves as noblemen and drove out through the East Gate into the city. For the first time, the prince saw how people lived in his kingdom. He walked happily among the blacksmiths and potters at their work. He talked to the rich merchants in their splendid shops and to the bakers selling bread. Suddenly, the prince saw a sick man who was lying on the ground, moaning and grabbing his stomach. The prince ran to him and rested the sick man’s head on his lap. “Channa, what’s wrong with this man?”