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Wilson was chained and kept in a ship which was to sail to another place. The

ship set sail, But a storm broke out and diverted it off its way. The crew on the
ship were in danger. The Governor was also on the ship. He was told that Wilson

was a skilled sailor. ‘‘Take off his chains’’, ordered the Governor, ‘‘and tell him to

control the ship’’.

Wilson brought the ship under control, but instead of sailing forward, he sailed
the ship back, towards the shore. When the ship reached the shore, Wilson

jumped from it and fled out of sight. He hid by the roadside and waited for
Gessler. Soon Gessler passed through that way with his soldiers, looking for

Wilson.

Wilson, who was waiting for Gessler, took aim and shot an arrow. The arrow hit
Gessler and killed him.

Later Wilson fought for the freedom of his country. People loved and respected
him much. The people wanted to make him the king but very politely, he refused.

diverted — to change or turn attention

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Let's Read and Reflect Comprehension

A. Tick (3) the correct option.

1. Wilson was forced to salute the :

a. American soldiers b. Austrian soldiers c. Russian soldiers
2. Wilson was :

a. brave and bold b. freedom loving c. both a. and b.

3. Wilson was a great :
a. sailor b. bowman c. both a. and b.

4. Wilson killed :

a. his son b. Gessler c. none of these

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