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THE VERACIOUS SOLDIER
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This incident happened during the World WarII.Enemy planes thundered menacingly in the black sky.To prevent them and foil their attempts to locate and bomb their targets accurately,a 'black out was ordered.This meant that every light was put out or so camouflaged that not even a speck of light could be visible anywhere. Anyone defying the order was regarded as the accomplice of the enemy and could be shot dead as a punishment.
One dark night,as the ill luck would have it, a soldier was stung by an insect.He had to strike a match stick to flame for a second. Although he tried his level best to shield the light,yet it was noticed by the Commander.Gurgling with ire,he skedaddled to the spot.He thundered," Who has the audacity to strike a match and flout my order?"
There was a stony silence.
"If I do not find out who committed this blunder,the whole garrison will be severely punished,"yelled he.
The guilty soldier did not totter to confess to his crime.Though he knew that he would be shot dead for admitting his offence, yet he requested the soldier next to him to convey a farewell message to his spouse and children.Then he boldly stood up and declared,"It is I,Sir,"
The commander was highly impressed by the truthfulness of the soldier.He trilled," I shall spare your life for being truthful and give you a smaller punishment.Remember for the future that you become an enemy helper and traitor when you commit such a peccadillo."
The soldier was grateful for the Commander's lenity and vowed never to repeat such a demeanor.
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THE VERACIOUS SOLDIER
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This incident happened during the World WarII.Enemy planes thundered menacingly in the black sky.To prevent them and foil their attempts to locate and bomb their targets accurately,a 'black out was ordered.This meant that every light was put out or so camouflaged that not even a speck of light could be visible anywhere. Anyone defying the order was regarded as the accomplice of the enemy and could be shot dead as a punishment.
One dark night,as the ill luck would have it, a soldier was stung by an insect.He had to strike a match stick to flame for a second. Although he tried his level best to shield the light,yet it was noticed by the Commander.Gurgling with ire,he skedaddled to the spot.He thundered," Who has the audacity to strike a match and flout my order?"
There was a stony silence.
"If I do not find out who committed this blunder,the whole garrison will be severely punished,"yelled he.
The guilty soldier did not totter to confess to his crime.Though he knew that he would be shot dead for admitting his offence, yet he requested the soldier next to him to convey a farewell message to his spouse and children.Then he boldly stood up and declared,"It is I,Sir,"
The commander was highly impressed by the truthfulness of the soldier.He trilled," I shall spare your life for being truthful and give you a smaller punishment.Remember for the future that you become an enemy helper and traitor when you commit such a peccadillo."
The soldier was grateful for the Commander's lenity and vowed never to repeat such a demeanor.
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