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#5 Story from Bookbox


"The King's Secret"

Link： https://youtu.be/UUpHODNMmNM

Words：

1. ashamed   adj.

feeling guilty or embarrassed about something you have done or about aquality in your character
You've got nothing to be ashamed of.

2. summon  v.

to order someone to come to or be present at a particular place, or to officially arrange a meeting of people
We were summoned to the headmaster's office.

3.Majesty  n.

the title used to speak to or about a king or queen
The performance begins at eight o'clock, (Your) Majesty.

A short description：

There was a king who kept his son away.
He asked the barber promised not to say the secret to anyone.
The barber whispered it to an old tree.
One day a drummer performed with the drum made of that tree.
Suddenly it began to sing ”… The king’s son has ox’s ears!”
The king heard this. “Punish all those who heard my secret!”
Minister said ”We all know it.”
He stunned and realized what a cruel father he had been
 to keep his son hidden away for so many years.
The next day ,everyone cheered and waved at the prince in the parade.


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