but the emperor only smiled and called to them to stop , and said : " do not be afraid . this is a messenger from heaven . my time here is finished ! " he then mounted the dragon , which began to ascend towards the sky . when the empress and the courtiers saw this they all cried out together : " wait a moment ! we wish to come too . " and they all ran and caught hold of the dragon 's beard and tried to mount him .
his time there was finished .
why did the emperor mount the dragon ?
why did the emperor mount the dragon ?