Question

Rewrite this short, humorous dialogue in reported speech

What are you writing?' the king asked.
I'm making a list of the greatest fools in the empire,' said Raman.
The king was astonished to see his own name on the top of the list. What is
the meaning of this?' he demanded. “You think I am a fool!
Any man who would give five thousand gold coins to a stranger and expect
him to return is a fool! replied Raman.
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Answer 1

Answer:

The king questioned what he was writing. Raman replied that he was making a list of the greatest fools in the empire. The king was astonished to see his own name on top of the list. He demanded what this meant and exclaimed that Raman thought the king was a fool. Raman replied to the king that any man who would give five thousand gold coins to a stranger and expect him to return is a fool.