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The Cannibal
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"Honoured Chief Minister! The King.... the King is to blame”.
“What did you say ?"
"I have been doing all this only according to the commands of the King".
"Since when ?” “For about a month”. “Who taught you this art ?” "Anand.... the son of our court-priest”.
After having gathered all the details from the cook, the Chief Minister ordered him to be locked up again. Then, the cabinet of ministers met in the counsel-chamber for a discussion. Worry and agitation were writ large on the face of everyone. The enormities that Sodas had committed filled everyone with grief and agitation.
“Now, we know the situation thoroughly. What are we to do ? If everyone gives his opinion, it will be easy to come to a decision regarding the action we have to take.” The Chief Minister said in a serious tone.
"But what is your opinion ? If you give us guidance it will be easy to untie this knot”. The other ministers said looking towards the Chief Minister, with intent eyes.
"My opinion is that we should meet the king and advise him to discard this monstrous habit.”
"If he does not accept our advice, what are we to do ?” A minister said expressing his doubt.
"In such a case, the cabinet of ministers will have to take proper steps".
“What are they? Kindly explain what steps we will have to take so that we too may know what those steps are".
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