Chapter Four
Jafari had just went to the village to trade. He got a buffalo hide, a chunk of iron and some flint and steel, as his old one was used up. Then he went home, made a fire and started melting some of the iron into a knife. When he was done, he went outside to test it out. he walked to the jungle. He walked along, making notches in the trees, when he saw a red stone in the ground. at first he thought it was just a rock, but he wanted to make sure,so he put it in his pocket and carried it to the village jewel expert. He carefully looked at it, then told Jafari that it was a quarter-carat red diamond, worth about 250,000 US dollars, and offered to buy in. Jafari excepted, and with the money he bought an chestnut Arabian horse, a breed of horse that is the third fastest in the world, after quarter horses and thoroughbreds, has lots of stamina, is stronger than a lot of riding horses and is recognized by its high tail, its head shape and its broad back, and a gun, bullets, gunpowder and some food for himself, Paint and Leo. He gave the rest to a place that gave money to poor people. He decided that he would stay in his house in Africa, instead of going to England or America.
The End
WOW! What an adventure! I don't think that I have ever heard of a red diamond. I have a ring with two black diamonds that I will show you when I see you. I liked hearing about how Jafari spent his money. He sure got a lot of money for that diamond! (Is it sometimes called a "blood diamond?") I am glad that he gave some money to the poor people. Great story Yan!! I have enjoyed it! Love, Grandma
ReplyDeleteI don't think that it is called "blood diamond". That is what diamonds that are mined on a battlefield are called.
DeleteVery interesting Yan! Thank you for that explanation!
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