Young King Arthur was ambushed and imprisoned by the monarch of a neighboring kingdom. The monarch could have killed him but was moved by Arthur’s youth and ideals. So, the monarch offered him his freedom, as long as he could answer a very difficult question. Arthur would have a year to figure out the answer and, if after a year, he still had no answer, he would be put to death.
The question?…
What do women really want?
Such a question would perplex even the most knowledgeable man, and to young Arthur, it seemed an impossible query. But, since it was better than death, he accepted the monarch’s proposition to have an answer by year’s end.
He returned to his kingdom and began to poll everyone: the princess, the priests, the wise men and even the court jester. He spoke with everyone, but no one could give him a satisfactory answer.
Many people advised him to consult the old witch, for only she would have the answer.
But the price would be high; as the witch was famous throughout the kingdom for the exorbitant prices she charged.
The last day of the year arrived and Arthur had no choice but to talk to the witch. She agreed to answer the question, but he would have to agree to her price first.
The old witch wanted to marry Sir Lancelot, the most noble of the Knights of the Round Table and Arthur’s closest friend!
Young Arthur was horrified. She was hunchbacked and hideous, had only one tooth, smelled like sewage, made obscene noises, etc. He had never encountered such a repugnant creature in all his life.
He refused to force his friend to marry her and endure such a terrible burden; but Lancelot, learning of the proposal, spoke with Arthur.
He said nothing was too big of a sacrifice compared to Arthur’s life and the preservation of the Round Table.
Hence, a wedding was proclaimed and the witch answered Arthur’s question thus:
What a woman really wants, she answered…..is to be in charge of her own life.
Everyone in the kingdom instantly knew that the witch had uttered a great truth and that Arthur’s life would be spared.
And so it was, the neighboring monarch granted Arthur his freedom and Lancelot and the witch had a wonderful wedding.
The honeymoon hour approached and Lancelot, steeling himself for a horrific experience, entered the bedroom. But, what a sight awaited him. The most beautiful woman he had ever seen lay before him on the bed. The astounded Lancelot asked what had happened
The beauty replied that since he had been so kind to her when she appeared as a witch, she would henceforth, be her horrible deformed self only half the time and the beautiful maiden the other half.
Which would he prefer? Beautiful during the day….or night?
Lancelot pondered the predicament. During the day, a beautiful woman to show off to his friends, but at night, in the privacy of his castle, an old witch? Or, would he prefer having a hideous witch during the day, but by night, a beautiful woman for him to enjoy wondrous intimate moments?
What would YOU do?
What Lancelot chose is below. BUT….make YOUR choice before you continue reading?
Did you decide what you would choose?
Okay…
Noble Lancelot said that he would allow HER to make the choice herself.
Upon hearing this, she announced that she would be beautiful all the time because he had respected her enough to let her be in charge of her own life.
Now….what is the moral to this story?
The moral is….
If you don’t let a woman have her own way…
Things are going to get ugly.
Opus #6 says
This is a really great story. Humor is at its best when it is SO TRUE.
Polly says
Very wise! Thank you for that story, as a woman all I can say is I agree…
Suecae Sounds says
Nice twist to the classical story. Thanks for sharing!
Oh Sew Good says
Khe Hee!!! It's one of those posts you don't know whether to laugh or cry. Laugh because its humorous or cry because it's true. 🙂
Tammy Howard says
Things are gonna get ugly indeed. 'Ole Lance was a keeper.
Trudy says
I like it. A cute twist…stopping by from SITS to say 'hi'!
Jennifer Juniper says
Amen sister!!!
Diana says
Oh yes….thanks for sharing this! Have a great day!
Diana says
Oh yes….thanks for sharing this! Have a great day!
Moms Fighting Fat says
You are an amazing and talented "Riter"! I really enjoyed this story! What a great moral and happy ending for all. 🙂
~Sandy
Kimi says
Too true! Too true!
AB HOME Interiors says
Ah so so true! What a wise man he was. AND he LISTENED too!! Thanks for stopping by!! Great story to start my day…will keep this in mind when I am being badgered by MEN!!!
Six Feet Under Blog says
A have to agree with the woman-thanks for sharing. I love your book blog cause I love to read books-lol!
Lee says
Laughing! Priceless!!
Amy says
Isn't that the truth. Loved it! Thanks for stopping by often. I look forward to your comments. I stole some time to pay back some comment love.
yonca says
When I came to 'witch part' really wondering how it would end. I agree!
Great story!
Dorkys Ramos says
Thanks for sharing! Stopping in to say you won this week's giveaway so send me your addy (unless you want to pass up the book due to your allergies/fear)!
PictureGirl says
HaHaHaHa.
Good story. Gotta let the hubs read it!
Shelly says
Great story!
Aubrey says
LOL
Ain't that the truth! Or at least that is what my hubby would say!
Thanks for stopping by my place from SITS on Saturday! Can't wait to read more of your blog!
Kelly says
Love it! Lancelot was smart! If I had to choose, I would say at night. That's when it really matters 🙂
Jane In The Jungle says
ROFLOL!!!!!
Absolutely loved this and soooooo true!!! Especially round here!
Jackie at 3littleones says
I loved reading that!! And I must say – it has a lot of truth to it!
bluecottonmemory says
Bravo!
{Diamond} says
That was great! I really enjoyed it. And thanks so much for stopping by my photography blog :-).
LZ @ My Messy Paradise says
Great story! If I had to answer for my husband, it would be that I want him to possess the ability to always know what's on my mind, even when I say something else!
Kristin says
The hubs learned that pretty early on. Ah ha
Eva Gallant says
Obviously this was a fairy tale! There's never been a man who was a listener and wise too! lol
Thanks for stopping by my blog!
Kim Milius says
Too cute! I love this!
natalee says
I absolutely love this.. what a truly wonderful story!!!! amazing!!!!!I cant get enough of your blog!!!!!
Teresha@Marlie and Me says
What a great morality tale for men! …and for women because we sometimes sabotage ourselves by trying to please everyone else and not being true to our desires.
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