A Knight's Prayer

A knight was riding a horse in the dead of night.

The man knew how dangerous it was to ride along a road without a single light in sight, but he shook the reins and urged the horse onward.

There were children in the knight's arms.

As many as four children were piled on top of it, perched precariously on the saddle.

The knight shielded them, wrapping them in his arms as much as possible.

He could give up neither speed nor safety.

Snort! Snort!

The horse's snorting grew harsher.

It was a sign that the horse had reached its limit.

William brought the horse to a stop...