Too Dear - Leo Tolstoy
1. Write a note on Monaco . Monaco is a tiny principality located on the Mediterranean coast near the borders of France and Italy. With a population of only about seven thousand, it is smaller than many country towns. Despite its size, Monaco maintains a king, a palace, ministers, a bishop, generals, and an army of just sixty men. The kingdom collects taxes on items such as tobacco, wine, and spirits, as well as a poll tax, but the revenue from its small population was insufficient. To generate additional income, the Prince of Monaco resorted to establishing gaming houses where people could gamble, particularly through games like roulette. This practice, though considered disreputable, brought substantial income to the kingdom, as gambling was banned in many other European countries 2. Difficulty in dealing with the criminal . A murder was once committed in Monaco. The king and his judicial system lacked experience in handling such a case. The criminal was sentenced to death...