Harry's Narrations

March 11, 2008

Napoleon:

He was a general of the French Army. The French was at war with almost all the countries around it. Napoleon wanted to get to Italy but first they had to cross the Alps. He sent some men to see if it was possible. Most of them shook their heads. But one said "maybe." Napoleon said, "stop" and led his troops into Italy in four days.

Sword of Damocles:

There was a king who was a tyrant. His name was Damocles. He was so dread of the thought that someone would take his life. Then one day his friend came to him and said, "how happy you should be for all the riches that you have. If I could have your riches and pleasures for one day, I would be happy." Damocles said "okay, you shall have them." So the next day came and he was treated with all the pleasures and riches for one day. The next day the servants treated him like he was their master and gave him food and meat. The he looked at the ceiling and saw a sharp sword hanging by one horse hair could fall at any second. Then Damocles never wanted to trade places with the king for not even a second.