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Rabu, 01 Mei 2013
A Test For The King
There is a small kingdom called
Mergosono. Although Mergosono is small, it is famous because the king is a very
good and wise man. One day, the gods hear about the king’s goodness and wisdom.
So, they decide to test him. The king of the gods sends four of his gods to
Mergosono to test the king. At that time, the king’s son, Pangeran Sembara is
studying abroad. So one of the gods disguise as Pangeran Sembara. Two other as
villagers while one disguise as a villager who is killed by Pangeran Sembara.
The two villagers then go to see the king to tell him about the death of their
friend. They say that they saw the prince killed their friend. I accept your
report.
But my son hasn't returned from his study. I will hold my
judgement until his return. If my son indeed killed your friend then I will
give him the punishment he deserve. But if you lie then I will punish you for
ruining my family’s good name,” says the king. When the two villagers leave,
the king calls his trusted advisors. He asks for their opinion about this
matter. They all agree that if the report is true then the prince should be punished.
The king is sad to hear that but he knows he must uphold the law. The next
morning the false prince comes to see his father. He admits killing
the villager. So the king decides to execute the prince for his wrong
doing. The next day the prince is going to be hung as his punishment. When the
executioner hang the prince, suddenly his body disappear and a voice is heard
across the field. “King of Mergosono, you really are a wise and just
full king. You pass my test. So I will give you and your people prosperity
as long as you and your descendant stay true and wise. Don’t be sad. Your son
is well and on his way home to see you.” When the sound is gone, the people of
Mergosono yells with joy. Their prince is safe and they know that their king is
a wise man. When the prince finally arrives home, they hold a party to
celebrate the event.
