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How did the incident affect the ‘placid’ king?
The incident completely upset the ‘placid’ and the ‘peaceful’ king. Signs of anger were clearly visible on his face. He uttered, 'This is a disgrace'. Not only that, he was in no mood to relent. He ordered that the chief of builders be hanged to death for this lapse.
How did the chief of builders save himself ?
How did the workmen convince the king of their innocence? On who did they shift the responsibility?
Who did the masons blame for the mishap? And how did the architect defend himself?
Why did the king call the issue “a tricky thing”?
What did ‘the wisest man’ counsel?
How was the ridiculous act of hanging the arch avoided?
Why was the crowd restless?
What light does the whole incident throw on the nature and mood of the mob?
How did the king judge the mood of the people? What did he decide to do?
Describe the final preparations made for the hanging.
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