Monday, October 27, 2014

The Tree That Grew Golden Threads

Once upon a time, there was a hunter who found a tree that grew a golden thread a day.
He told the King and the King was filled with joy.  The King ordered three knights to take care of the tree.  The first knight sprayed clean water on the tree.  The second knight scrubbed the tree branches.  The third knight spread beautiful streamers on the tree.
On the street, people saw signs that said, "Do not go near the tree.  If you do, you will be thrown into the prison."
The King was getting impatient with getting only one golden thread a day.  One day, he ordered twenty-five strong men to cut down the tree.  When the tree was cut down, there was nothing inside the tree.  The King screamed, "Why did I cut down the tree?  I will never have another golden thread!"
After that, the King learnt his lesson and always tried to be patient.