myList="Yo, yo, yo, yo! It's me! It's LochinVAR! You can search near, and you can search far! You can look high, and you can look low, But you ain't gonna find one braver—no!" So, Sir Lochinvar—you're a knight, huh? 2 What does a knight do around these parts? 3 Tell me, Sir Lochinvar, how does a 13th century guy like you learn to rap? 4 I like this guy! I always wanted to ride a horse. "Was it my outfit that gave it away? Or all the nice things about me people say?" I did notice your outfit. It's pretty shiny and looks like it protects you well. 5 What do people say about you? 6 I'd like cool armor too -- that way the sheep shearers won't take my wool! "I see you're searching for the king, What a coincidence, I'm doing the same thing." What's your plan for reaching him? 9 How did you know I was looking for him? 10 Why is he just waiting here on this mountain? "Ask me how I first kicked rhymes. I shall tell you in due time. I was born to wear metal and to carry this shield, I was born to slay the fiercest and to no scary thing yield. I've been on this mountain long, while the monks would sing their song, So I took their singing one step more, and raps came out my mouth galore." So you just sit around and rap all day? 13 Who do you rap for? 14 "You say great words about the armor I wear. I chiseled this metal myself, taking great care. You'll notice my helmet; there's none like it in this land -- I really should go into business, with all the growing demand." What do other people say about you? 6 I agree. So what does a knight do around these parts? 3 "Oh, I don't know, so much has been said 'He's strong', 'He's handsome', 'He's very well-read', but deep in my heart, the King's words matter most. He must see all I've done; I have reason to boast! When he sees all that I've done, I'll be treated like his son. I may have failed to cross the bridge before, But I'm stronger now; I'm not weak anymore!" How do you know what you've done is good enough to satisfy the King? 7 I'm not sure being the strongest and bravest is a guarantee that you'll make it across the bridge. Don't you think there's more? 8 "I've been very brave; I've done all I can I've followed the rules; I'm a hardworking man." Is that really good enough? 15 How can I ever get to be as good as you so that I can cross the bridge? 16 "Remember the call? The king picked you. I disagree with this knight, I don't think you have to earn your way across the bridge." "It's easy, can't you see? Crossings all up to ME." Is that really good enough? 15 How will I ever be able to cross the bridge? 16 "For years I have tried -- To reach the King's side -- My plan will not fail -- I'm sure to prevail. I've trained every day, and now I am strong, I've worked so hard, it will not be long." How do you train? 19 Have you ever crossed the bridge? 21 "Only the bravest ever get to Pride's Peak -- Around here there aren't quitters, or those who are weak. So you must be strong and brave of heart, Or you would have quit right from the start." You're right, I am going to find the King. Can you help me? 11 I know a different way to get to the king. It's the true way. 12 "The way there is clear -- You can see his castle all the way from here -- Keep from doing wrong -- Build up muscles and be strong." Is that really good enough? 15 How will I ever get to be as good as you so I can cross the bridge? 16 "Only by our good deeds -- Shall we ever truly succeed." But are good deeds enough? You haven't made it yet. 17 How can I be good enough? 18 "Oh there's so much more to do -- than just rhyme till I'm black and blue. -- I train for the bridge to cross one day, -- with all this work, there's little time for play." How do you train? 19 Have you ever crossed the bridge? exit "Well, the strangers walking through, -- Most of them are quite like you! Trying their best to meet the king -- Before they feel the dragon's sting!" Have you ever reached the king? 21 Have you ever faced the dragon? 22 "Good enough is what I say! And if Vyle steps in my way, you know I'm gonna make him pay!" Yeah, get Vyle! Have you ever faced the dragon though? 22 I agree! exit But how can I deal with the dragon? 20 "You've got to be strong, but don't take me wrong... You got work to do if you think the King will meet with YOU." Have you ever reached the king? 21 There must be another way to reach the king besides being strong. 12 We'll see. exit "OUCH! That diss' hurt! But you know I'll already earned my shirt. I know being strong will get me there, YOU'RE the one who should be scared." Didn't mean to hurt you, but isn't it true? 24 The dragon is scary, but there must be another way to defeat him. 12 "Always be on time, bust a good rhyme and be kind!" Ok, and that's all? 20 I want to be like you! 20 You haven't made it yet, so there must be another way. 17 "Every day I workout my body, just look, can't you see? Plenty of muscle on each arm, but in my heart is purity -- For when I finally am good and strong enough I shall soon pass o'er to the castle -- I never knew that being a brave knight could be such a tiring hassle. Whew! " When will you be strong enough? 21 Have you ever faced the dragon? 22 "Well, let me give you a dagger -- To help stop Vyle's swagger! -- Throw this blade swift and true -- And it will be of great help to you!" Wow! Thanks so much for this. give_dagger No thanks, I'll pass. I have other ways to fight Vyle. 23 Nice dagger. I'm not sure what it will do against the dragon. "I too am on my way, I guess I need one more day Tried to cross the bridge last year -- But my heart was full of major fear -- This year I'm strong, I'll make it to the other side -- I've got better armor and this time an even faster ride!" Best of luck to you. exit How can I be good enough to cross the bridge? 18 What do I need to get fight the dragon? 20 Maybe he's not such a mighty knight after all. There must be another way. "Vyle's and I have had a go! He breathed on me then I said NO! But next time, I'll dazzle him with my razzle-frazzle-kajazzle!" Go Lochinvar! I hope you can vanquish Vyle. exit You know, I believe there must be another way to reach the king. 12 "So be it. When you fail -- I'll deal with the dragon's tail! I'm better and braver than any other -- And I shall the great dragon smother!" We'll see. exit Maybe, but I'll try my own way. exit You're probably right, but how do you know what you've done is good enough for the King? 7 Why hasn't he killed the dragon if he's so good? "You're trying to rhyme like me? Well, we shall see. I'll bid you adieu and wish the best for you!" Ok, bye. exit Nice talking with you. exit How can I be good enough? 18 &loaded=1