Unseen Comprehension-57 Alim (Hatem Tai)

Hatem Tai.

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Long long ago there lived a very kind man in Yemen. The name of that kind man was Hatem Tai. He was not rich. But he was very hospitable. people loved him. They praised him more than their king. So the king wanted to kill him. Oneday the king gave a dinner. The guests praised the king. So the king felt happy and proud. But the guests also praised Hatem Tai. This made the king very angry. He did not say anything then. But on the following day he sent one of his man to Hatem Tai. The king ordered the man to kill Hatem Tai and bring his head. 

The man left. On the way he met a young man. The young man was very kind to him. He was invited to the young man's house for the night. The following morning the man wanted to leave the young man's house. But the young man asked him to stay at least oneday more. But he said. "I can't stay any longer. The king has sent me to do a very important work." 

"Friend tell me what your important work is ? Probably, I can also help you," the young man requested. 

"It is a secret. The king ordered me not to anybody. However, you have been a very good friend to me. So I shall tell you. You must keep it a secret. I have been ordered to kill Hatem Tai and carry his head to the king," replied the stranger. The young man laughed and said, "You made a mistake. You should have told me last night. I am Hatem Tai. You can carry out the king's order without delay."