Read the following excerpt carefully.
Nasruddin : Don’t believe him, your honour, he always claims other people’s – property as his own.
Neighbour : No, sir, he is lying.
Nasruddin : I won’t be surprised if he says that the horse on which he rode here is his.
Neighbour : Yes, sir, it is mine only.
Nasruddin : Your honour., next, he will say that this coat is also his coat..
Neighbbur : Yes, your honour, it is mine only. He knew it very well.
Nasruddin : Do you see, how it is, your honour..?
Judge : I do indeed. It is clear to me that the bag of money too is his.
Neighbour : No. It is mine! ? Oh God .. I’m ruined.
Judge : The case is dismissed.
Neighbour : I have become mad. Nasruddin, please have mercy on me. You know ’ I am not a very rich man.
Nasruddin : You should have thought of that earlier. Anyway, here’s your money, your coat and your horse.
Neighbour : l am very sorry. I will never interfere in your business again.
Nasruddin : That’s good., (folds hands, looks into sky) Oh God., please send me a thousand gold coins..
Neighbour : Oh my God (runs away)
Now, answer the following questions.
1. Who claims for other people’s property according to Nasruddin?
2. Whom does the horse belong to?
3. What was the decision of the judge?
4. Who begged for mercy?
5. Why did Nasruddin pray to God?
