There was a great king named William Brown who loved to travel and make friends with other countries. He had a loyal army of brave soldiers who followed him everywhere. One day, he decided to go on a ship with some of his soldiers to visit the lands across the sea. He was very excited to see new places and meet new people.
The ship sailed for many days and nights, and the king enjoyed the fresh breeze and the beautiful views. He also liked to talk to his soldiers and learn more about them. One of them was Mark, a young and cheerful soldier who had a knack for telling funny stories. The king liked Mark very much and often invited him to his cabin to chat.
One night, when they were in the middle of the Indian Ocean, a terrible storm came. The wind howled and the waves crashed against the ship. The king and Mark were in the cabin when they heard a loud noise. They ran outside and saw that the ship had hit a rock and was sinking fast. The king ordered everyone to abandon the ship and get into the lifeboats. He grabbed Mark’s hand and they jumped into the water.
The storm was so fierce that it separated them from the other lifeboats. They were alone in the dark and cold water, with no sign of land or help. The king felt scared and hopeless. He thought this would be his end. He said to Mark: “I’m sorry, my friend. I have led you to your doom. We will never see our home again.”
But Mark did not give up hope. He said to the king: “Don’t say that, your majesty. You are a great king and a good man. You have done so much for your people and for peace. You deserve to live and be happy. I will not let you die here. We will find a way out of this.”
Mark looked around and saw a small island in the distance. He said to the king: “Look, there is an island over there. Maybe we can swim to it and find some shelter.” The king was too weak to swim, so Mark put him on his back and started to swim towards the island. He used all his strength and courage to fight against the waves and the current.
After a long time, they reached the island. They were exhausted and hungry, but they were alive. They dragged themselves onto the shore and collapsed on the sand. They thanked God for saving them and hugged each other.
The next morning, they woke up and explored the island. It was small and uninhabited, but it had some trees and fruits that they could eat. They also found some fresh water in a stream. They decided to stay there until someone came to rescue them.
The king was still very depressed and he missed his family and his kingdom. He said to Mark: “How long do you think we will have to stay here? What if no one ever finds us? What if we die here?” Mark tried to cheer him up by telling him more funny stories and jokes. He also said: “Don’t worry, your majesty. I’m sure someone is looking for us right now. They will not give up on us. We just have to be patient and hopeful.”
Mark also had an idea. He said to the king: “Why don’t we try to make a small boat out of some wood? Maybe we can use it to sail away from here or signal for help.” The king agreed and they started to look for some wood on the island.
They found some branches and vines that they could use to make a raft. They worked hard for several days until they finished their boat. They tested it on the water and it floated well enough.
They decided to wait for another day before leaving the island, hoping that someone would see them or hear their cries for help.
The next day, they got ready to leave the island with their boat. They packed some fruits and water for their journey. They also wrote a message on a piece of cloth that said: “We are King William Brown and Soldier Mark from England. Please help us.” They tied it to a stick and planted it on the beach.
They said goodbye to the island that had been their home for a while and got on their boat. They started to row towards the horizon, praying that someone would notice them.
As they rowed, they saw something in the distance that made their hearts leap with joy: It was another ship! It was flying the flag of England! It was one of their own ships!
They waved their arms and shouted as loud as they could: “Help! Help! We are here!” The ship saw them and changed its course towards them
The ship saw them and changed its course towards them. A few minutes later, they were on board and being greeted by the captain and crew. They were taken to the captain’s cabin, where they were given food and water. The captain told them that they had been searching for them for days. He said that a storm had hit the area a few days ago, and many ships had been lost. He was glad that they had been found.
The king and Mark were taken back to England, where they were greeted as heroes. The king was so happy to be home that he threw a big feast for all of his subjects. He also gave Mark a medal for his bravery. Mark was very proud of his medal, and he wore it every day.
The king and Mark continued to be friends for many years. They traveled the world together, and they always looked out for each other.
