The Knight, the Lady, and the Forest of Sorrow

A knight became lost in a dark forest, and despaired of finding his way out. But a mysterious lady came, and led him to an enchanted glade where all his hurts fell away. Jerome’s tale reminds us that true joy comes only to those who have experienced bitter sorrow.

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