On the night of the party, the Magician says, I saw you reach for the hilt of your sword when you questioned me, and I knew your intentions.
The Magician listens to the King’s secret, and shares one of his own. One day, wracked with guilt over his one-time plot to kill the Magician, the King reveals the story. The King realizes that not only is the Magician a trusted advisor, he is a loyal and beloved friend. He becomes the respected and admired ruler he always wanted to be. As the months go by, the King continues to rely on the Magician for guidance, and slowly the King learns to be fair and wise. The Magician offers good suggestions, and the king accepts them. The next morning the King goes to the Magician and asks his advice on some kingly decisions. In fact, he just wants to keep an eye on him. He quickly concocts a ruse and asks the Magician to stay the night in the castle, saying he wants to consult with him about some royal matters. He must now protect the Magician in order to save his own life. He does not want to risk the possibility that this old man’s prediction is true.
He looks at the King and states, “the Magician of this kingdom will die the exact same day as his King.” The Magician is more than just a seer or a sorcerer-he is wise. On the night of the party, the King summons the Magician and asks him the fatal question. Image copyright Gusti, courtesy of Abbeville Press
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