English Notes Chapter 4.1 – The Nightingale and the Nobleman Class 6 Maharashtra Board

Introduction

• This is a story about a nobleman and a nightingale.
• The nobleman was rich but not happy.
• A beautiful nightingale was caught and put in a cage.
• The nightingale wanted to be free and taught the nobleman a lesson.

Main Characters

Nobleman – A rich man who thought he could buy happiness.
Nightingale – A wise bird who loved freedom.

Summary of the Story

1. The nobleman was rich but not happy.
2.  One day, he caught a nightingale and put it in a cage.
3.  The nightingale asked to be free and promised to tell the secret of happiness.
4.  The nobleman agreed and set the bird free.
5.  The nightingale then gave two pieces of advice:

• “Never cry over spilt milk.” (Do not be sad about things you cannot change.)
• “Never trust idle words.” (Do not believe things without proof.)
  6.  The nightingale lied that it had diamonds under its wings.
  7.  The nobleman felt foolish for letting it go.
  8.  The nightingale laughed and reminded him of the advice.
  9.  The nobleman understood his mistake and became wiser.

Important Words and Meanings

Opposite Words from the Story