Rearrange the following sentences to make a coherent order:

(a) He asked him where God is.

(b) Once a lad went to a famous teacher.

(c) The teacher thought highly of the boy's understanding. 

(d) The lad replied that he would answer if he would tell where he is not. 

(e) He begged to instruct him in the arts and sciences.

(f) He urged to teach the lad.

(g) He expressed his desire to acquire knowledge. 

(h) The teacher wished to find out the ability of the boy.