For King and Country

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Sir Ulfbert thrust his torch into the dark cavern. His hand shook at the thought of the quest that awaited him within.

“You seek to prove your courage,” the old witch had crowed. She had grabbed Ulfbert’s hand, running a white finger across his palm.

“As a new knight, I must present to the King a trophy of my service to the kingdom. I was told you might — ”