📜 Script

Narrator:
A miller died and left his belongings to his three sons. The youngest got only a cat 🐾.

🧑‍🌾 Young Man: “What can I do with a cat?”

Narrator:
But this was no ordinary cat.

🐾 Puss: “Give me boots and a bag, and I’ll make your fortune.”

Narrator:
With his clever mind and quick wit, Puss caught rabbits and delivered them to the king.

🐾 Puss: “A gift from the Marquis of Carabas, my noble master!”

Narrator:
The king was pleased, and the princess was curious. One day, Puss heard the king was passing by the river. He told his master:

🐾 Puss: “Quick! Take off your clothes and jump in!”

Narrator:
The cat ran ahead and shouted—

🐾 Puss: “Help! My master has been robbed!”

Narrator:
The king gave the young man royal clothes and a ride. The princess smiled at him 👸.

Puss rushed ahead to a castle owned by a fierce ogre 👹. He tricked him into turning into a mouse—then pounced and ate him!

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He welcomed the king to the grand castle, calling it his master’s.

👑 King: “What a magnificent estate, Marquis!”
👸 Princess: “He’s charming and kind.”

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The young man married the princess, and Puss became a lord.

🐾 Puss (smiling): “All it took was a pair of boots… and a little brains.”

📚 Vocabulary

1. Marquis – a nobleman ranking above a count.

2. Estate – a large area of land with a grand house.

3. Wit – clever thinking or humor.

4. Pounce – to jump on something quickly.

5. Robbed – stolen from or tricked.

💬 Useful Expressions

1. “Give me boots and a bag, and I’ll make your fortune.” – A promise of unexpected success.

2. “A gift from the Marquis of Carabas!” – A way to impress through clever words.

3. “All it took was a pair of boots… and a little brains.” – Humorously showing intelligence over strength.

❓ Comprehension Questions

1. What did the youngest son inherit from his father?

2. How did Puss begin to help his master?

3. What trick did Puss play by the river?

4. How did Puss defeat the ogre?

5. What was the result of Puss’s cleverness for his master?