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49-Russian Folklore: I Pity the Fool

Myths and Legends

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The Tsar and the Fool

The Tsar, in his tower, was not happy with himself. This had backfired. The fool walked into the Tsar's castle flanked by his newly created generals, and his seven peasant friends. He said he had an army ten-ish times larger than the Tsars. There will not be any more tests. And like I said, the princess had met many princes, but none like this peasant, that thought himself a fool. When they emerged to their wedding later that day, both were excited to be marrying the other.

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