THE OGRE IN THE PIT
Once upon a time there was a White Knight looking for adventure. He came to a village where legend told of a terrible ogre in a pit. Bravely the White Knight took up the challenge. He would do battle with the terrible ogre in the pit. In the memory of the people several courageous men had climbed down into the pit, but no one could remember even one of those champions returning. The White Knight stood looking at the deep, dark hole. The opening was so narrow he stripped himself of armor and unnecessary clothing. He took only a long dagger which he tied around his neck with a leather strap. After testing the strength of the rope, he gripped it firmly and began lowering himself, hand under hand, and letting the rope slip between his feet. Soon he felt the cool, smooth floor of the chamber. It took several minutes for his eyes to adjust to the darkness…
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