The Truthful Shepherd (2)

The Truthful Shepherd (2)

The king of Prussia got red in the face.
" I do not believe it. "

" Then believe this, " said king Matyas, raising one finger.
" Let us wager on my shepherd's truthful nature. If you catch him in a lie, I will give you half my kingdom. "

The king of Prussia held out hid hand.
" I will that wager, my dear old friend. And if he is truthful, I will give you half of mine. "

So the two kings shook hand, and if you are thinking this is a silly thing for two rulers to wager on ー lands, farms, cities, and populations ー it is at least better than going to war over it.  

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