# His father asked for a writing tablet

Since he could not speak, it may be helpful to state this differently. Alternate translation: "His father indicated that he wanted them to give him a writing tablet" or "His father showed that he wanted a writing tablets" (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/jit/figs-explicit]])

# a writing tablet

"something on which to write"

# astonished

greatly surprised or amazed