The King’s Journey

by Betsy Sterman

THERE WAS ONCE a king who ruled over vast lands. Every summer, he journeyed round his kingdom to visit his people. A long, hard journey it was. For many days, the royal coach jolted along a bumpy road that wound through forests, inched over hills, and splashed across streams. Always the king arrived home weary and worn. At the end of one such trip, he sighed and said, “Oh, what a fine reward I would give to anyone who could shorten my journey.” Sir Highfeather Bragg, the vainest man in the kingdom, pictured himself wearing a great glittering medal. “What you need is a new coach, Sire,” he said. “I will have one made for you.” The following July, Sir Highfeather drove an elegant open carriage to the palace. Narrow…

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