Why did the peddler keep to the woods after leaving the crofter’s cottage? How did he feel? [CBSE (AI) 2011]

Why did the peddler keep to the woods after leaving the crofter’s cottage? How did he feel? [CBSE (AI) 2011]

Answer: The peddler kept to the woods after leaving the crofter’s cottage because he wanted to avoid the police. He was afraid as he had stolen the crofter’s money. If he took to the road he might be caught or seen by policemen or the crofter.

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