A drop, then another, then another;
Thus formed a river!
Today, the river reaches the sea!
Soon the shall the sea
reach every shore,
Soon shall coins acquire currency!
Say goodbye to the old,
Behold, the Age of Money!

But alas, one more time yet he had not heeded the promise made to the Old Man. On hearing Arth's words, the Old Man vanished once again, but not before saying. "Remember, Remember!" Suddenly, the city too vanished before their cues and Arth and Uruk were back again at the tree, where they had met the Old Man.

It was time for Uruk to call for the Old Man again. Though Arth had witnessed the Tongue of Flame before, he could not help being filled with wonder, when he saw it again. Soon they heard the familiar words, "Oh, my bones, ache!" The Old Man had returned and their journey was to continue.

The Old Man Monetary is copyright of Reserve Bank of India and is posted here in public interest and to spread banking awareness among kids.