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प्रश्न
The king forgave the bearded man. What did he do to show his forgiveness?
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उत्तर
The king forgave the man. He showed his forgiveness by telling him that he would send his servants and his own doctor to look after him. He also promised to give back the man his property.
संबंधित प्रश्न
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Duke: I am sorry for thee: thou art come to answer
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