Birbal Stories: Birbal The Servant

One day Akbar and Birbal were riding through the countryside and they happened to pass by a cabbage patch.

 

"Cabbages are such delightful¹ vegetables!" said Akbar. "I just love cabbage."

 

"The cabbage is king of vegetables!" said Birbal.

 

A few weeks later they were riding past the cabbage patch again. 

 

This time however, the emperor made a face when he saw the vegetables. "I used to love cabbage but now I have no taste for it." said Akbar.

 

"The cabbage is a tasteless vegetable" agreed Birbal.

 

The emperor was astonished.

 

"But the last time you said it was the king of vegetables!" he said.

 

"I did," admitted Birbal. "But I am your servant Your Majesty², not the cabbage's." 

1 delightful   

adj.令人高兴的，使人快乐的

参考例句：

• We had a delightful time by the seashore last Sunday.上星期天我们在海滨玩得真痛快。
• Peter played a delightful melody on his flute.彼得用笛子吹奏了一支欢快的曲子。

2 majesty   

n.雄伟，壮丽，庄严，威严；最高权威，王权

参考例句：

• The king had unspeakable majesty.国王有无法形容的威严。
• Your Majesty must make up your mind quickly!尊贵的陛下，您必须赶快做出决定！