Chapter 3 The Shepherd’s Treasure Class 6 English Summary

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Chapter 3 The Shepherd’s Treasure Class 6 English Summary

Once a poor shepherd lived in a village in Iran. Though uneducated, he was very wise and helpful. Many people came to visit him for advice. Soon he became very famous for his wisdom and friendly nature. One day the king of the country disguised as a shepherd went to meet him on a mule. The shepherd was able to make out that his visitor was none other than the king. After judging his good behaviour, the king made him the governor of a small district.

The shepherd remained as humble as ever. His fame as a fair and wise governor soon spread throughout the country which made the other governors jealous of him. They began to poison the king's ears against the shepherd and told the king that he kept a large part of the tax money for himself. He was called to the palace for keeping the iron chest as it was considered the house of keeping illicit money. 

The new governor came riding his camel. Now he was ordered to explain why he always carried an iron chest. He even carried the iron chest with him on the camel's back. To everyone surprise, when the chest was opened an old blanket was found in it. When the king asked the governor why he was carrying the old blanket like a treasure. The governor informed him that this was his only treasure. It would protect him even if his royal robes were taken away one day. The king was very pleased with him and made him the governor of a much bigger district that very day.

Word Meanings

• Shepherd - one who tames sheep

• Sorrow - grief

• Disguised - false appearance

• Mule - an animal like a horse

• Meager - small

• Hospitality—welcoming guest

• Depart - to go

• Astonished - surprised

• Humble - meek

• Mockingly - jokingly,

• Summoned - ordered to appear in court

• Fastened - bound

• Eagerly - curiously