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the beating of drums and trumpets. Then the host led Nasruddin to a place next

to the dignitaries. A dish of wonderful food was immediately placed before him.

Without a pause Nasruddin began to rub handfuls of the food into his cloak and turban.

The host and some of the important people noticed this. The host said, “O revered sir!
We are curious to know about your eating habits.”

“Nothing special,” said Nasruddin. “It is my dress that got me Why did Nasruddin rub
food into his cloak and
in here and also helped me to get the food. Surely my dress turban?

deserves some portion of the food.”

Word Power

dais: stage trumpet: a musical instrument

banquet: a grand meal host: a person who invites and takes care

of guests
ragged: old and torn
dignitaries: important people
cloak: a long coat
revered: respected
magnificent: beautiful

curious: eager to know
turban: a cloth worn around the head

feast: a grand meal

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