Ranji is not at all eager for a second fight. Why does he go back to the pool, then?
Ranji feels tired and weak. He knows that if he has a second fight, he'll beat him. But he thinks he'll lose his claim to the pool forever if he doesn't go to take up the challenge. He decides to lose a fight better than losing his respect. So he's returning to the pool.
How did the Maids of Honour come to know that the Princess and the bird had become intimate friends?
In what way is the forest pool different from the one which Ranji knew in the Rajputana desert?
The other boy asked Ranji to ‘explain’ himself.
(i) What did he expect Ranji to say?
(ii) Was he, in your opinion, right or wrong to ask this question?
Between Ranji and the other boy, who is trying to start a quarrel? Give a reason for your answer.
“Then we will have to continue the fight,” said the other.
(i) What made him say that?
(ii) Did the fight continue? If not, why not?
What is it that Ranji finds difficult to explain at home?
Ranji sees his adversary in the bazaar.
(i) What does he wish to do?
(ii) What does he actually do, and why?
Ranji is not at all eager for a second fight. Why does he go back to the pool, then?
Who was the better swimmer? How do you know it?
What surprises the warrior?
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