The Magical Gifts
Once upon a time there lived a poor peasant called Ron in a tiny hamlet with his mother. Money ran low and so he decided to go to a bigger neighbouring village to look for work. His mother gave him three pieces of bread for lunch. Mother: Take this and please do be careful and look after yourself. Ron: Don't worry mother! I shall soon find work and then all our problems will be over. Ron walked for hours in the forest. It was twilight and he was now tired and hungry. So, he decided to rest in the forest. He found a huge oak and settled on its branch to keep safe from animals. But suddenly before him, three swans appeared from the lake beyond. As they came to the land, they turned to angels. Ron watched, mesmerised! One of the angles saw him and pointed to him. Angel 1: Look! A human! Angel 2: A human is not supposed to see us! Angel 3: But he must be a really good man for only good men can bear our light! Angel 1: What are you doing in this forest at ...