This was more than he could bear. As he wondered if escape was possible, a goddess dwelling in the umbrella above him, who had been his mother in a former life, spoke to him :
'Temi my child, let me help you.
You must do as I advise : Pretend to be a crippled mute.
Don't move your limbs or use your voice. Then the people will refuse to crown you king and you shall be free.'