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 Q.2. Why did Ernest think the poet was like the Stone Face ?  

Answer:

The poet wrote songs with lofty thoughts. While he was talking to Ernest, he looked, wise, gentle and kind. Even the Great stone Face appeared bending forward to listen to his talk. The Stone face even looked kindly at the poet, though he was a complete stranger. Therefore, Ernest  thought the poet was like the Stone Face.