November Story Contest

The Knight's Tale
By: Scoutgirl
Age: 12

Two Knights named Henry and William, Will for short.  They go to the market to buy some of the finest horses. They both find a pure black horse that they both love.  Henry and Will were crazy about this black horse named Duke that wasn’t scared of anything, could run really fast, jump really high and was a very beautiful horse. They both said at the same time
“I’ll take him!”
They both stared at each other and yelled “No I want him!”
The man that was selling Duke said “What’s all the yelling about?”
Henry and Will said “Sir, we both love your horse.”
“Well who does the horse like?  The person who Duke likes more can    keep him only if they answer two of three tests correctly. Both of you will ride Duke; tell me a little about him and why you like him so much.”
“But sir, what if it’s a tie?”
“Then well see.”

So Paul, Dukes owner gave Will and Henry both a saddle, saddle pad, bridle, bit, reins and things to put on their legs. While Henry was riding, Will was looking at other horses in case he lost. He only found one he liked, but he didn’t like him as much as Duke. When Henry was done riding they let Duke rest awhile then went riding. When Will was done riding he asked Paul if he could try riding the other young horse he saw  that was a beautiful dappled grey color, who’s name is Kyle and he said;

“So you found Duke’s foal huh?”
“Wait this is Duke’s foal?”
“Yes, do you want him? He’s just like Duke, but younger.  He’s only five years old but Duke is 13 years old.”
“Well can I ride him?” asked Will.
“Sure!  Just be careful.  Kyle doesn’t like many riders.  The only one he ever let ride him was his trainer, but then his trainer got very sick and died.”
“If Kyle lets me ride him I promise I’ll buy him.”
“Okay, but remember you promised and if you get hurt I warned you.”

So, Will saddled Kyle and hoped on.  Kyle just stood there a little scared but stood still.  Will told him to walk so Kyle did. Will told him to trot so Kyle did. After awhile, Kyle was galloping with no care in the world.  When Will got off Kyle, Paul said;

“Well, it’s settled. I guess you have a new horse.”
“But wait, can I still have Duke if I win?”
“Since Duke likes you and Henry you two will have to joust for him.  The winner gets Duke.”

To be continued…