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them immediately and said, “You’re all so true and faithful
to me. I’m deeply touched by your offers, and I accept them

all. I shall eat all of you, but in the same order in which you

offered yourselves.”

The ministers looked flee : run away

at each other. There hearty : loud and cheerful
was no moment to lose.
Away flew the crow! Away ran the fox! And away fled the

leopard!

The lion had a hearty laugh. He turned to the camel and
said, “You have proved my most loving and loyal friend. You

shall live with me all your life. No harm shall ever come to
you.” And the two lived on happily together.

let's understand :

C1. Answer each question briefly :

1. Who did the lion make his Home Minister and why?

2. Who was made the Defence Minister and why?

3. Why was the crow made the Minister for External
Affairs?

4. What promise did the three ministers make to the

king?

5. What did the king promise to do for his ministers?

6. How did the ministers always have enough to eat?

7. What did the crow tell the lion about the camel?

8. Who brought the camel to the lion and how?

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