I read a short story in high school that I can't get it out of my head, but neither can I find the original story. If you know who it's by or what it's called, please leave a comment. It goes like this:
There was a young, brave knight who wanted to go out and bring truth, justice and happiness to all. He wanted to put a stop to all that would prevent this, namely the black knights. One day he was done all his training, all his gear was in sparkly, shinning white, working order and he set out. It was not long before he saw in the distance a blank knight cresting a hill. The black knight raised his weapon in challenge. The white knight bravely raised his as well and charged the black knight and won. That was the first of many victories.
After many years and many victories the white knight became tired. In the many battles that he had fought for truth, justice and freedom his armor had become dented, tarnished and scored. It had become the colour of soot from the flames of the dragons he had slain. He decided at long last to return home.
As he neared home he crested one of the last hills. In the distance he sees a white knight, with new shinny amour. He feels glad to see a friendly face after so long so he raises his weapon in greeting. The young white knight also raises his weapon. Then the young white knight charges.
Posted by jim at December 1, 2007 12:05 AM...and then what happened?! ;)
Posted by: Ryan at December 1, 2007 01:46 AMAh, then we are at the start of the story.
I knew I missed a GOTO somewhere... :-P
Posted by: Jim at December 1, 2007 10:15 AMBonus points to who can point out the moral (?) of the story.
And no, I don't think that it's "check twice, kill once". :-P
Posted by: Jim at December 1, 2007 05:33 PMAlways carry a spare (and clean) suit of armor.
- Andrew
Posted by: Andrew at December 3, 2007 08:53 AMHey, if he was out there to kill Black Knight's, why bother going after dragon's? It seems like an unnecessary risk. If he'd just stuck to the main task, he would still be out there kicking Black Knight ass, and probably be a hero in his little town.
So, I guess the moral of the story is "Stick to the damn task!"
Posted by: Grey night at December 3, 2007 09:08 AMI remember this story as well and cant find it.
It was a moral tale. Basically he goes out as a white knight. Then as things come up on his ventures , he makes moral choices that aren't so pure. Like stealing food, killing the dragon for gold, other things (can't remember them all). But for each one, he believes he is doing the right thing, but hurts someone else in the process
Anyway everytime he does one of these tasks, he becomes a little more tarnished, until such time as he meets a new white knight, he's so excited to see one of his fellow companions that he charges toward him. However he is so tarnished that the new white knight sees a black knight, and attacks him.
Posted by: LB at January 5, 2008 08:59 PMi have the story if u want it
Posted by: Kim at March 7, 2008 12:30 AMI'd be happy with the author / title if you've got that too. :-D
Posted by: Jim at March 7, 2008 02:27 PM