Question

why did the merchant walk while his son rode the donkey​

Answer 1

Explanation:

A man and his son were once going with their donkey to market. As they were walking along by his side a countryman passed them and said, “You fools, what is a donkey for but to ride upon?” So the man put the boy on the donkey, and they went on their way. ... So the man ordered his boy to get off, and got on himself.