Gopal and the Hilsa-fish — ENGLISH (NCERT) STD 7 — Question

Gopal looked suspicious or rather mystic since he had dressed himself in rags. Moreover, his beard was half-shaven and ash was smeared on it. Therefore the guards barred his entry to the palace. He started dancing and singing loudly so that the king might hear him and call him inside. The king ordered him to be taken inside but he could not recognise him. When Gopal reminded the King of his challenge and proved that he had fulfilled it, the king was surprised and burst into laughter.