Indeed, the cat, who had quickly and properly carried his own part of the agreement, addressing the mouse who was not quick enough in fulfilling his part, said,-
अथात्मकृत्ये त्वरितः सम्यक् प्रश्रितमाचरन्। उवाच लोमशो वाक्यं मूषिकं चिरकारिणम्॥