In a medieval kingdom, a king returned from an African hunting expedition, proudly presenting three hides to his squires – the Lion Squire, the Elephant Squire, and the Hippo Squire. As time passed, jealousy brewed among the Lion Squire and the Elephant Squire, who coveted the prized hippo hide.
Driven by envy, the Lion Squire and the Elephant Squire devised a cunning plan to eliminate the Hippo Squire and divide the coveted hide between them. Little did they know, this would prove to be a perilous endeavor.
The Lion Squire, blessed with ten sons, and the Elephant Squire, with six, collectively sent their sixteen sons on a mission to defeat the childless Hippo Squire and bring back the cherished hide. However, they were in for a surprise.
In an epic battle, the Hippo Squire, despite standing alone, displayed remarkable prowess and managed to single-handedly defeat all sixteen sons of his envious counterparts. The kingdom soon realized that the squire of the hippopotamus was, indeed, equal to the combined might of the sons of the Lion and Elephant squires.
And so, in this medieval tale, the Hippo Squire stood triumphant, proving that true strength lies not in numbers but in the indomitable spirit of the individual. The kingdom learned a valuable lesson that day – never underestimate the power of a lone hippopotamus squire in the face of envy and betrayal.
