Question

What did man say after burning his hut and the jungle lords

Answer 1

The elephant, obeying the command of his master, got busy with other ministers to appoint the Commission

of Enquiry. The following elders of the jungle were appointed to sit in the Commission: (1) Mr Rhinoceros; (2)

Mr Buffalo; (3) Mr Alligator; (4) The Rt Hon. Mr Fox to act as chairman; and (5) Mr Leopard to act as

Secretary to the Commission. On seeing the personnel, the man protested and asked if it was not necessary to

include in this Commission a member from his side. But he was told that it was impossible, since no one from

his side was well enough educated to understand the intricacy of jungle law. Further, that there was nothing to

fear, for the members of the Commission were all men of repute for their impartiality in justice, and as they

were gentlemen chosen by God to look after the interests of races less adequately endowed with teeth and

claws, he might rest assured that they would investigate the matter with the greatest care and report impartially

Answer 2

After burning his hut and jungle lords, The man went home saying, "The peace is costly, but is worth the expense".

EXPLANATION

• The above question is based on the chapter, 'The Gentleman Of The Jungle' by Jomo Kenyatta.
• The story revolves around a good-hearted man and his friend Mr. Elephant.
• The good man had built a hut on the outskirts of the jungle big enough so that he could live comfortably.
• The man is fooled by the elephant and a dispute has ensued between them.
• Despite The king of the jungle assuring the man that he will be able to present his case in front of the commission and will be happy with their verdict.
• The commission was partial toward the elephant, who was an honorable member of the jungle.
• The man who was being truthful and abiding by the rules imposed by the commission realized that everyone made a fool of his innocence and he made sure that is will not be fooled forever by them.
• In the end, when the fox, the rhinoceros, the leopard, and the hynea tried to seize the man's hut, the man takes a drastic step and sets the hut and the jungle lords on fire.
• He goes by saying even if the peace of mind is costly, it is worth the price.

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