Page 15 - Storytime (November 2019)
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The farmer stepped cautiously into again not to touch the bell. “If you do,
the centre of the circle and grabbed it will wake the sleeping knights and
as much gold as he could cram into they will leap into battle.”
his pockets and lift in his arms. “Aren’t
you taking any?” he asked the wizard. But the farmer’s arms were so full
and, as he brushed past the bell,
“Oh, no. Riches mean nothing,” said he knocked against it. It rang lightly.
the wizard. “Only wisdom matters to
me. Besides, I came here to check One of the warriors lifted his head and
on an old friend. It is time to go now.” asked, “Is it today?”
“No,” called the wizard. “It isn’t today.
They set off for the cavern entrance
and the wizard warned the farmer Go back to sleep.” The warrior nodded
and fell asleep again.
