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Over the years, Manu had become a master of mimicry. He could perfectly imitate the high-pitched whistle of the tea seller, the rhythmic clicking of the silk looms, and the deep, booming laugh of the village elder. The villagers loved him, often leaving small bits of fruit as payment for his "performances".

The suspicious man was whispering to his companions about a plan to return at midnight and steal the silk merchant’s most valuable silver-threaded tapestries. myna bird

As the sun set and the village grew quiet, Manu knew he had to act. He was just a small, "dull black bird," but he had a powerful tool: his voice. Over the years, Manu had become a master of mimicry

One afternoon, a group of travelers arrived in the village. Among them was a man who spoke in hushed, suspicious tones. While the other villagers were distracted by the travelers' exotic goods, Manu sat on a low acacia branch, tilting his head to listen. The suspicious man was whispering to his companions

"Stop right there!" boomed the voice of the village elder, coming from the darkness above.

The thieves scrambled back, but then heard the unmistakable clack-clack of a guard’s heavy wooden staff hitting the cobblestones. Panicked, they turned to run, only to be met with the sharp, piercing screech of a sentry alarm.

The merchant placed a fresh slice of mango on the windowsill. Manu took a bite, looked at the merchant, and let out a perfectly timed, deep, booming laugh.