How Was Ouseph’s Bullock Kannan Different From Other Bullocks?

Ouseph, the poor farmer was so fond of his bullock Kannan that he treated him as if he were his own son. Kannan was different in many respects from other bullocks. There was not a farmer who did not marvel at Kannan’s prowess and stature. He was a true bullock. Even his gait had a special aplomb. Kannan would always understand his master’s thoughts. In the field, while ploughing he needed no prompting. Ouseph had never to use the whip or raise his voice on Kannan. Kannan knew how and when everything had to be done. He stepped from one part of the field to the next very carefully lest his kick should ruin the low ridges. Kannan worked for Ouseph for twelve years and during that period an emotional bond developed between them whereby they could understand each other’s language and thoughts. Where Ouseph’s own family failed to understand him, the poor beast succeeds. It died in the dead of the night unable to bear to see the family taunting his master.

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