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Give a character sketch of the shepherd. What qualities pleased the king?
Solution
The poor shepherd lived in a village in Iran. He was illiterate. But he was wise and noble. He helped the people in trouble. He solved their problems with courage and common sense. The king was impressed by the shepherd’s hospitality and gentleness. He appointed the humble shepherd the governor of a district. The new governor always carried an iron-box. The jealous governors thought that there was gold inside the chest. The king examined the box and found only an old blanket in it.
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