The Fight Summary Class 8 English It So Happened Chapter 6

Ranji and the Forest Pool

In the town of Rajpur, a boy named Ranji found a beautiful pool in the forest. It was a scorching day, and he decided to take a refreshing swim. Since he didn't have any friends, he often spent his time alone. The pool was fed by a small stream that flowed down from the rocks. Ranji's body was lean and athletic, with no extra fat.

The Encounter

• The following day, Ranji returned to the pool, eager to enjoy it again.
• As he relaxed there, he noticed another boy watching him with a hostile glare.
• This boy, named Suraj, was older, taller, and stronger than Ranji.
• Suraj asserted that the pool belonged to him and that he always swam alone, referring to himself as a warrior.
• Ranji, however, was not intimidated. He explained that he was not a villager but a fighter.
• Refusing to back down, he challenged Suraj.
• In response, Suraj slapped Ranji hard, but Ranji retaliated with a punch using his bony fist.

The Fight

• The two boys engaged in a violent struggle, grappling with each other.
• Their fight continued in the water, with neither of them gaining the upper hand.
• Eventually, Suraj decided to postpone the fight until the next day.
• Despite having cuts on his face, legs, and arms, Ranji promised to return, ready for the rematch.

The Evening Before the Rematch

• That evening, Ranji went to the bazaar, treating himself to jalebis and lemonade.
• While there, he spotted Suraj approaching, and both boys exchanged hostile glares.
• Ranji felt weak and lazy after the previous day's fight, but he refused to back down from the challenge.
• He knew Suraj was stronger, but he believed he had the right to the pool as long as he was willing to fight for it.

The Final Showdown

• The next day, the boys faced each other on opposite banks of the stream.
• Ranji challenged Suraj to swim over to his side, showcasing his superior swimming skills.
• He demonstrated how to dive and swim underwater, impressing Suraj.
• Ranji also acknowledged Suraj's wrestling abilities and admitted that he was a good wrestler.
• Suraj, in turn, promised to teach Ranji how to wrestle.
• In that moment of mutual respect and understanding, they became friends, agreeing to share the pool together from then on.