Instruction: Read the story and complete the table given after the story. The Snake's Bride
Once upon a time, in a small village, there lived a man and his wife, who gave birth to a very
beautiful daughter. Immediately after the delivery, the mother died of a disease. The husband
alone took the responsibility of looking after the girl.
One day, the father met a big bembochen, a snake, while he was collecting firewood in the
mountain. The snake threatened to eat him. The man did not fear the loss of his own life, but
could only think of his daughter, who had no mother and soon would not have a father too. Who
would care for her? All the unhappy thoughts brought tears into his eyes, so that even the snake
was filled with pity.
"Please do not kill me, for I have to care for my daughter, the man pleaded. She has no one
else to look after her. Have mercy on me and I will do anything for you." "In that case, I will
spare you, but you must promise me one thing," the snake replied. "Give me your daughter. I
will take care of her. But if you fail to keep your promise. I will kill you."
The choice before him was painful, but he had no other options. The man promised to give away
his daughter. Only then did the snake spare his life. His daughter did not want to go away.