Monk so-and-so is sick. He’s unable to walk about without a staff. He’s asking the Sangha for permission to use a staff. If the Sangha is ready, it should give monk so-and-so permission to use a staff. This is the motion. Please, venerables, I ask the Sangha to listen. Monk so-and-so is sick. He’s unable to walk about without a staff. He’s asking the Sangha for permission to use a staff. The Sangha gives monk so-and-so permission to use a staff. Any monk who approves of this should remain silent. Any monk who doesn’t approve should speak up.