English Indirect Speech

Premetheus shared his feelings with Epimetheus that Zeus must be very angry with him. Epimetheus told him that he knew that and giving the reason, he told that he had promised not to steal the fire, yet he had done it. Premetheus explained that he had stolen the fire as mortals had needed it and told further that fire was useful for them. Epimetheus agreed with Prometheus's argument and accepted that they must be very careful.

The nephews reported to the Raja respectfully that the bird's education had been completed. The Raja enquired if it hopped. The nephews replied loudly that it never hopped. Then the Raja enquired further if it flew. Once more the nephews replied negatively.