Then seeing that his own people had doubts, the merchant said to them, "Don't believe these people, who may be demons, until we actually find water.the oasis they point to may be just an illusion or a mirage.Have you ever heard of water in this 'Waterless Desert'? Do yoy feel any rain-wind or see any strom clouds?" They all said, "No", and he continued, "If we believe these strangers and throw away our water, then later we may not have any to drink or cook with - then we will be weak and thirsty it would be easy for demons to come and rob us, or even eat us up!Therefore, until we really find water,do not waste even a drop!