A long time ago there lived a rich and powerful king. He was known everywhere for the splendors of his courage the magnificence of his palace. the strength of his army,and the wealth of his treasure. At every meal his table held the rarest and best food. His life was one of constant comfort and ease. The one thought in the minds of each of his servants and courtiers was to satisfy every wish of the king.The king gave no thought to anything but his own pleasure and desire. He never thought about the welfare of his people.(1)____________________________. Then one day,he became ill. The court doctors could do nothing to save him. Fearfully the Chief Physician came to the king and told him that he had only few days to live. Then the king wept with sorrow and grief. "How can I leave my palaces and court. How can I lose all my treasure and never see my army again?" he cried. "It is not fair that this terrible thing should happen to me. When at last he knew that he must die.(2)____________________________. He asked that all his treasures be laid out in front of him. After he had a magnificent banquet. He went to the balcony of his palace to watch his army march past. with flags flying and music playing. While he was standing on the balcony, he looked down and saw a poor beggar. "Oh,how I wish I were poor!" he cried. "I would not then regret so much leaving my kingdom and all that I own.(3)_____________________________."
for years the king with happily and satisfish it is every with and thanksgiving no one but himself
he ordered all his service to parade before him in their richest close
I would not full of regret because I have done so little good from my people all I chance