Chapter 1

The last lesson summary in English

Franz started for school very late that morning. He was afraid of being scolded because M. Hamel was to question them on participles, and he did not know the first word about them. He thought of running away and spending the day out of doors. The bright day the chirping birds, and the Purssian soldiers drilling in the open field back of the sawmill were tempting. But he resisted the temptation and hurried off to school.

There was a crowd in front of bulletin board near the town hall. Watcher the blacksmith asked Franz not to go so fast. He assured the boy that he would get to to his school in plenty of time. Usually there was a great bustle when the school began but that day everything was as quiet as Sunday morning.

Through the window Franz saw his classmates. Already in their places and M.Hamel walking up and down with his terrible iron ruler under his arm.Franz opened the door and went in. He blushed and was frightened. M. Hamel very kindly asked him to go to his place.

Franz noticed that dear teacher had put on beautiful green coat. his frilled shirt, and The Little Black silk cap all embroidered . He wore only these on inspection and price days. the village people were sitting quietly on the usually empty backbenchers. Everyday looked sad ; and Hauser had brought an old primer.

M.Hamel said that it was the last lesson he would give them. Henceforth , only German was to be taught in the school of Alsace and Lorraine . The new master would come the next day. This was their last lesson of French. He wanted them to be very attentive.

Franz felt sorry that he hand not learnt his lesson properly . The idea that M.Hamel was going away made the narrator forget all about his ruler and how cranky he was. No Franz understood by M.Hamel had put on his fine Sunday clothes and by the old man of the village was sitting there. They had come to thank the master for his 40 years faithful service and to show their respect for the country that was there no more.

M.Hamel Asked Franz to recite but he stood there silent. The teacher did not scold him. He confessed that his parents and he (the teacher) were at fault. Then he talked of the French language the most beautiful language in the world clearest the most logical. We asked them to gaurd it Among them and never forget it. Their language was the key of their person.

Then they had lesson in grammar and writing. The pigeons cooed very low on the roof. Franz thaught if they would make even the pigeons Sing in German. All the while M.Hamel watch setting motionless in his chair and gazing at one thing or the other. Hedge sister was packing their trunks in the room as they had to leave the country next day.

After writing they had a lesson in history, and then the babies chanted their ba, ba, bi, bo, bu. Even old hauser was crying. All at once the church clock struck 12 and then the mid day prayer. At the same moment trumpets of the prussians, returning from drill sounded under the windows. M.Hamel stood up. I wanted to speak but something chocked him.

Then he took a piece of chalk and wrote on the blackboard as large as he could " Vive La France!" After this he stopped and learned his head against the wall. Without a word , he made a gesture with his hand to indicate that the school was dismissed and they might go.

We hope CBSE/MP Board Class 12th English "Flamingo" Chapter 1 "The Last Lesson" will help you.

Written By - Himanshu Sharma