2. In 'On to the summit: we reach the
top'How much flags the writer had in his
pocket at camp?
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Answer:
When we left Camp 9:00 on Friday morning, I was determined to get to the top on this day. That morning I remember thinking, “I was to get to the top even if I die.” I was not afraid to die that day. We set out early and all the way from Camp nine to the peak we alternated.
I would take the lead and then Hillary. The man who follows when climbing has a difficult job both in climbing up and climbing down. He is the anchor. The man going in the lead cuts the steps and breaks the way.
In my pocket I had four Flags. When we were still at camp four, Colonel Hunt gave me three flags, those of Britain the United Nations and Nepal. He charged me with the duty of planting them on the top of the world
“These three flags are in your care”, he said. “When you and Hillary reach the top, put them at the peak. I am sure that you and Hillary are going to do it,”
I told Colonel Hunt that I was carrying the Indian flag with me and I would like to be on the top with the other flags. I had to ask Colonel Hunt’s permission in his capacity as leader of the Expedition.