The king and the queen had no children. They longed for a little daughter. However, they did not want to sit and mope all the time. So, they began to do good things for the people in their kingdom. They built roads and lakes, gardens and rest-houses. They gave food and clothes to the poor. One day, a soldier came to the king with a bundle he had found in the forest. He saw it had a baby inside and, knowing the kindness of the king and the queen, he brought it to them. They were delight and decided to adopt the baby-girl. “But we must consult our ministers, for she will become the princess,” said the king. The ministers said, “Sir, both of you have brought so much happiness to everyone that this is God’s gift to bring you joy! We shall be happy to make her our princess!” Thus, she became Princess Felicity!
A Royal Gift
