If a foreign citizen came to his court, he welcomed him warmly.
Baddy wolf and Jojo monkey knew this, too.
Baddy and Jojo were fond of enjoying free treats. They attended many marriage ceremonies uninvited, where they enjoyed feasting to their hearts' content.
They had been caught many times doing that but they found it funny and did not stop their bad habit.
One day, Baddy said, "Jojo, my friend, if we can attend a feast thrown by the king, then that will be an achievement!"
"Yes, you're right! A royal feast will be a different affair altogether! There'd be so many dishes: kebabs, biryanis, kheer with almonds, and many other delicious delicacies. My mouth's already watering!"
"And hearing the names of those dishes is making me hungry already! It's as if a hundred mice have started jumping restlessly in my stomach!"
They laughed heartily.
Then Baddy said, "Listen, Jojo, if we visit the king disguised as foreign guests, we'd automatically be given a royal feast."
"That's true, but how do we become foreign guests?"
Jojo came up with an idea, and his eyes twinkled. He shared his idea with Baddy, who became overjoyed.
Baddy said excitedly, "Wow, Jojo! What an idea! Now a royal feast surely awaits us!"
The next day, they went to Jumpy monkey, the best tailor in Sundervan and got him to stitch two outfits for Arabian sheikhs.
When they wore them, they could not be recognised. Then, as planned, they went to the palace pretending to be businessmen dealing in Arabian horses.
They told the guard, "O' guard! Please inform the king that two businessmen, Abdullah and Rehman, have come from Saudi Arabia, and we deal in Arabian horses."
When the guard told the king, he was delighted. He was fond of well-bred horses and had many horses of different breeds in his stable.
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FINDERS, KEEPERS
Raji came out of her cool, thatched roof hut. The rough, sun-baked ground scorched her little feet. She looked up at the sun - it was still not very high in the sky. Judging by its position, Raji guessed it was around ten o'clock...
A Dog Named DOT
Dogs like Dot are found a dime a dozen on Chennai streets. Diya could never understand why that one particular dog who was just like any other brown and white dog, chose to pull at her heartstrings...
THE SCHOOL CONSTITUTION
10-year-old Mayank had just opened his tiffin box to eat when the aroma of his food spread through the class...
TARUN'S TALE
\"Stories should be like a breath of fresh air. They should give strength to our souls,\" Tarun's grandmother told him...
The Forest Lesson
Once upon a time, in a deep, green forest humming with life, there lived a fox named Foxy. Foxy was known for his sharp mind and charm, yet he often exaggerated his adventures. His best friends were Sandy sparrow, Rosy rabbit and Timmy turtle...
The Story of a Visionary
A few years after India's independence, the country's first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, fondly known as 'Chacha Nehru,' visited a small village...
Poppy and Karan's Masterchef Mummy
\"What have you made this time, Mummy?\"...
The Mighty Mouse
Ricky mouse emerged from his hole and set off for some work. Katie cat spotted him and dashed to catch him.
Halloween Costume Party
Nandu was the first one to reach Soham's house for the Halloween party.
A FAIR EX CHANGE
Mani heard Thatha arguing with his friend as he entered the hall.