THE INCREDIBLE CROW
Once upon a time, the son of a rich baron was riding along when he came to a meadow filled with beautiful purple flowers. He decided to take a shortcut through the field, but within moments he fell asleep.
The horse stayed grazing in the meadow while the rider slept in the saddle. At last a crow flew down and pecked the horse. It reared up so suddenly, the rider was jolted awake. “What’s happening?” he cried.
“I pecked your horse to wake you up,” squawked the crow. “This field is enchanted and you have been asleep here for three years!”
The rider realised his beard
