The Kind King

They walked on together on the open road — not through the dark wood — until they reached the palace gates.

The king listened to their story. Chicken-licken told him how the sky had fallen on her head.

"That must have been a big fright," said the king. "You did well to stop, stay together, and come by the safe path. If you are scared again, ask a wise friend before you run."

He gave them water and a basket of corn to share.