The Emperor's Servant

Thu June 30, 2011 by Kunal Bansal

One day Akbar and Birbal were riding through the countryside and they happened to pass by a cabbage patch. "Cabbages are such delightful vegetables!" said Akbar. "I just love cabbage." "The cabbage is king of vegetables!" said Birbal. A few weeks later they were riding past the cabbage patch again. This time however, the emperor made a face when he saw the vegetables. "I used to love cabbage but now I have no taste for it." said Akbar. "The cabbage is a tasteless vegetable" agreed Birbal. The emperor was astonished. "But the last time you said it was the king of vegetables!" he said. "I did," admitted Birbal. "But I am your servant Your Majesty, not the cabbage's."