you should determine a sheet, not assign it to another; you should determine an itch-covering cloth for as long as you’re sick, and apart from that assign it to another; you should determine a washcloth, not assign it to another; you should determine a cloth for requisites, not assign it to another.” The monks thought, “What’s the size of the smallest robe-cloth that can be assigned to another?” “The smallest robe-cloth you should assign to another is one that’s eight standard fingerbreadths long and four wide.” At that time Venerable Mahākassapa’s rag robes were heavy. “I allow you to mend roughly with thread.” The corners became deformed.