Abunawas And King Aaron - Abunawas Saved By The Stilts

The king wanted to test Abunawas's smartness.So,he invited Abu tothe palace.
"You want me,Your Majesty?"
"Yes,you've fooled me three time.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,"Abu said sadly,"I will do what you say."
"Remember,stsrt from tomorrow you may not step on the ground of this country anymore,"the king said seriously.
"Yes, Your majesty."
Abu then left the palace sadly.
The following morning the king ordered two of his guards to go to Abu's house.They were surprised.Abu was still there.
He was swimming in a small pool in his front yard.
"Hey,Abu,why haven't you left this country again,didn't ?'
"Sure he did," answered Abu calmly. 'But,look at me.Do I step on the ground? No, I'm swimming. I'm in the water."
The guerds were not able to report argue with abu.So,they left and went back tothe palace to report what they had seen. The king was curious on Abu's excuses not to leave the country therefore, he summoned Abu.Abu came to the palace on stilts.
"Abu 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 renenber exactly what you said, Your majesty,"Abu 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 you see, I do not step on the ground."
The king was not able to say anything. Hhe thought that Abu was really smart. He then offere Abu a drink. Abu was glad and smiled a lot...



stilts : egrang
fool : mempermainkan/memperdaya
argue : berkilah
excuse : alasan



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