Question

How did narrator explain that their tribe was very poor?

Answer 1

The narrator that their tribes were very poor  because in olden days there were no food        

as the people did not know how to do agriculture make cloths etc .

Answer 2

The narrator explained that their tribe was poor by mentioning that their tribe was famous and known for their honesty. Although they were poor, they held themselves upright in the filed of being honest and trustworthy. Also, it has been mentioned in the story that people of their tribe were unable to have any horse. Owning a horse was even not possible for the people which symbolizes that they were very poor.