Why did Matt have to lie to Attean

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• He doesn't even think of lying to Saknis, and tells him his father left to get his mother; he also thanks him for saving his life.
• Saknis says they watched him try to get the stupid honey.
• Matt realizes his hunch was right—someone has been watching him. He's grateful (it's the reason his life was saved), but he's also annoyed by it.
• Matt tries to get up, but his leg kills when he puts weight on it. Saknis checks it out and tells him his ankle isn't broken and will heal; then he leaves.
• Matt hobbles to the table and eats the awesome food Saknis left for him: stew and cornbread. Mmm…

(IVE WRITTEN THIS IN POINTS U CAN MAKE IT A PARAGRAPH ive just written the main and basic points)