Hercules
“Despite what Hera had said, he couldn’t imagine the strongest man in the world taking orders from anyone. He kept thinking what this young giant might do if he got angry, what might happen when Hercules heard him say, “Go hunt the Nemean Lion. Bring me its hide.” He pictured how a huge hand would come down at him, grab him by the back of the neck, snatch him off the throne, and hold him dangling like a kitten. Himself, Eurystheus, the king! Perhaps the hand would slap him a few times as he dang...led there. Maybe do worse. And all the people would know him for what he was: not a stern powerful ruler, but a coward. And the more he thought about Hercules, the more frightened he grew.
Finally, the day came.
The king had posted lookouts beyond the city walls. Now a messenger rushed into the throne room, crying, “He’s coming! He’s coming! And oh, your majesty, he’s a giant!”
Although it was a hot day, the king crouched on his throne, shaking and quaking as though he were sitting in a tub of ice water.MoreLess
Finally, the day came.
The king had posted lookouts beyond the city walls. Now a messenger rushed into the throne room, crying, “He’s coming! He’s coming! And oh, your majesty, he’s a giant!”
Although it was a hot day, the king crouched on his throne, shaking and quaking as though he were sitting in a tub of ice water.MoreLess
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