The king wanted to test Abunawas' smartness. So, he invited Abunawas
to the palace.
"You want me, Your Majesty?"
"Yes, you've fooled me many times. And that's too much. I
want you to leave this country. Otherwise, you'll have to go to jail."
"If that is what you want," Abunawas said sadly, "I
will do what you say."
"Remember, start from tomorrow you may not step on the ground
of this country anymore," the king said seriously.
"Yes, Your Majesty."
Abunawas then left the palace sadly. The following morning the
king ordered two of his guards to go to Abunawas ‘s house. They were surprised.
Abunawas was still there. He was swimming in a small pool in his front yard.
"Hey, Abunawas, why haven't you left this country? The king
ordered you not to step on the ground of this country again, didn't he?"
"Sure he did," answered Abunawas calmly. "But, look
at me. Do I step on the ground? No, I'm swimming. I'm in the water."
The guards were not able to argue with Abunawas. So, they left and
went back to the palace to report what they had seen. The king was curious on Abunawas
‘s excuses not to leave the country. Therefore,
he summoned Abunawas. Abunawas came to the palace on stilts.
" Abunawas, I will surely punish you because you did not do
what I said. And now, look at you! You walked on stilts like a child. Are you
crazy?" said the king pretended to be furious.
“I remember exactly what you said, Your Majesty," Abunawas answered
calmly. "This morning I took a bath in the pool so that I did not have to
stand on the ground. And since yesterday I have been walking on stilts. So as you
see, I do not step on the ground.”
The king was not able to say anything. He thought that Abunawas was
really smart. He then offered Abunawas drink. Abunawas was glad and smiled a lot.
-FIN-
Read the Indonesian translation HERE
Author: Unknown
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3 comments:
can you help me for searching with the tittle "take the picture rom the future?"
have you hear it?
may i copy this story please?
judi sabung ayam
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