Question

Ranji is not all eager for a second fight. Why does he go back to the pool, then?

Answer 1

RANJI GOES BACK TO THE POOL BECAUSE HE DOESNOT WANT TO REFUSE THE CHALLENGE GIVEN BY OTHER BOY.NOT GOING MEANS ACCEPTING DEFECT.

Answer 2

Explanation:

Ranji was not eager for a second fight, but he still went back to the pool because if he had not turned up, it would have been an acknowledgement of his defeat. He could not quietly accept his defeat. If he surrendered, he would be beaten forever. However, if he fought and got beaten, he could come again to fight and be beaten again. As long as he fought, he had the right to the pool in the forest.