Short Stories in English for Beginners

condition
,’ answered Aldin.
They waited.
‘What is that?’ came the voice.
‘There must be peace between Earth and Kalkia.’
The Emperor was silent for several seconds. ‘Why should I believe you?’
‘Because we have brought your daughter back,’ answered Aldin.
‘Because I know the war has been difficult for everyone. Think of the
economic problems. Think of the hunger and hurt. Both of our worlds are
finished. This must end.’
The radio was silent again. Finally, the voice came back. It was softer
this time. ‘I agree,’ said the Emperor with a sigh. ‘And I accept. Give me
my daughter and we will work towards peace.’
Chapter 3 Review
Summary
Aldin speaks with Emperor Valior. Valior plans to use Maha to fight the
Kalkians. Aldin does not agree with Valior’s plan. He keeps his feelings a
secret. He returns to Kira’s farm. He and Kira take Maha to a spaceship.
They travel to Kalkia. They speak with the Kalkian Emperor. They offer to
return Maha, but the Kalkian Emperor must agree to peace. They come to
an agreement. At last the war ends.
Vocabulary
chaos great confusion
responsibility something that you must do or deal with

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barred if someone is barred from a place or barred from doing something,
they are not allowed in or are not allowed to do it
order an instruction to do something
stupid silly or not clever
policy a plan about how to deal with something by a government, political
party, business, etc.
approve to think something or someone is good
judge to form an opinion on something or someone
be in (someone’s) hands to be completely under someone’s control
disgust a strong feeling that you do not like or approve of something