Two Dreamers

The village chief’s despair turns to hope as the charismatic tax collector reassures the worried villagers of Shripur about their beloved king’s wellbeing. A moment of unity blossoms under the lush South Indian sky.

The Trust of Shripur

The innocent people of Shripur had great faith in two individuals: the village chief and the tax collector, both appointed by the king.

Claims of Dreams

The chief claimed that the king appeared before him every night in his dreams, providing necessary instructions regarding the administration of the village. The villagers accepted his claim as truth without question.

A Morning of Panic

One morning, the chief was on the verge of tears. “The king did not appear to me in my dream. Maybe His Highness is dead!” he murmured, filled with despair.

The Villagers Gather

The news quickly spread, and villagers gathered before his house, all prepared to shed tears for their beloved king.

A Reassuring Voice

p”Hold on!” exclaimed the village tax collector as he arrived at the scene. “The king is not dead. He spent the whole night talking to me in my dream. That explains why the chief could not see him!” he confidently explained.

A Happy Resolution

With his reassuring words, the villagers dispersed, now satisfied that their king was alive and well, believing in the dreams of their leaders once more.

Tales Nov 1978