The Dragon Slayer

“Slay me a dragon,” a maiden requested, “ I will, I will!” he said. And he did, and the maiden was appropriately appreciative. And time went by…. This time the maiden asked for diamonds and pearls. He thought for a moment, remembering her charms. “ I will find you a treasure” he said..and he did. But the maiden was tired and only had time for a quick kiss and thank you… And more time went by…. No longer a maiden, her luster fading, she begged him to “ take out the trash”. He did, grudgingly, asking for his just reward.”please, dragon steak for dinner” and she reluctantly complied. And time went by…. One day he found himself under the apple tree, kissing the baker’s beautiful daughter. “Slay me a dragon,” she asked… “ I will, I will,” he said. And so it goes...