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The courtiers praise Birbal’s wit and the Pandit leaves
the king’s court in dismay.

I accept defeat, my
Lord. Indeed Birbal is
cleverer than me.
Hurray….!

glossary :

scholar : someone who has studied a subject and
knows a lot about it
court : D¸ÁÜ£À
fluent : able to use a language naturally without
stopping or making mistakes

sneak : go quietly

whisper : speak in a low voice
tickle : touch someone lightly

astonished : surprised
dismay : a feeling of sadness and disappointment.

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