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प्रश्न
Answer the given question in your own words.
What decision did the Swallow finally make? Was it a wise one? Comment.
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उत्तर
The Swallow finally decided not to go to Egypt but to remain with the Happy Prince, whom he loved very much. It may not have been a wise decision because it led to the death of the Swallow, but it was a decision made from the heart and was an emotional decision that was rewarded in heaven.
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