Part 47

Expectedly, the Sage was very knowledgeable and wise about what it was this military man was trying to find out from him. But he was unable to avoid proffering answers to the searching questions Soldier Gani had asked him. Now the Sage was deliberate in his attempt to extricate himself from what may be publicly misread and that which may be damaging to his reputation. But in spite of this, his good intentions were misconstrued for an attempt to curry favours from the military men, and the local government.