The Monkey and the Tortoise - Page 3 of 6
As told in English and Illustrated by José Rizal
Original text in English with sketches
After some days they met.
Hello, Mr. Monkey
, said the tortoise, how are you getting on with your banana tree?
Alas
, answered the monkey, it has been dead a long time! And yours Miss Tortoise?
Very nice, indeed; with leaves and fruits. Only I cannot climb up, to gather them.
Never mind
, said the malicious monkey, I will climb and pick them for you.
Do, Mr. Monkey
, replied the tortoise gratefully.
And so they walked towards the tortoise’s house.