The emperor's new clothes: Chapter 1: Two thieves.
A long time ago, there lived an emperor. The emperor's love was his clothes. Every day, he wore the finest clothes. He often changed a few times a day. His purpose was always to show off his clothes. When he met people from other countries, he cared only about his clothes. Two thieves heard about this emperor. They thought of a plan to deceive the emperor. Let's go to the city. We can pretend we can make magic cloth. One of the thieves said.
The two thieves arrived in the city. We are able to make magic cloth. Fools cannot see the cloth. They said: Soon, everyone knew of the magic cloth.
The emperor also heard about it. A magic cloth, he thought. Only wise men can see this cloth, and people say it is very beautiful. If I have clothes made from this cloth, then I will know who is smart and who is stupid. I will know which of my advisors are wise.
The emperor called the two deceivers to his palace. Can you make me the finest clothes with the magic cloth? The emperor asked them. Oh yes, of course your majesty, but we will need a lot of money, silk and gold thread. The emperor gave them everything they needed. They quickly started making the magic cloth. They sat at their looms and pretended to weave. They moved their arms as if they were sewing. After a few days, the emperor became very curious.
I wonder what my clothes are like, he thought. He called one of his advisors and said: I want you to go and see my new clothes. Come back quickly and tell me how they look. The advisor entered the room and told the two thieves, I have come to see the emperor's new clothes. Yes, yes, they said eagerly, come this way. They pretended to hold up some cloth.
What do you think? Isn't it beautiful? They asked. The advisor was shocked. He couldn't see anything. He was very worried. Am I stupid? He thought to himself. Nobody must know that I cannot see the cloth. Ah yes, it is, it is very beautiful. He said in a very nervous voice, the colors are splendid. The emperor will be very happy.
The advisor returned to the emperor and said: It is the finest fabric I have ever seen. You will be delighted with it