boy is a serf who needs to secure a meeting with the king. He builds a raft. paints it brown and black. he brings a knife, a grapling hook,a glass jar with holes in the top,3 pounds of compressed walnut leaves, one slice of ham, one candle a club, a pad of paper, a pack of matches and a chissel. he waits until 11:30 at night. he retrieves his raft from the hiding spot near the moat. he would be dressed in all black. after crossing the moat he scales the wall with grappling hook. uses a candle so he can see. creates a smoke bomb out of jar and leaves to make guards pass out. boy stops to eat ham. he then gets to the kings door and chisels the lock. upon entering the king is impressed he is there despite being a serf. 


If you want to interview the king

Pete standing determinedly next to a homemade raft filled with various items

Pete, a determined 12-year-old serf, had a big dream. He wanted to interview the king. To achieve this, he knew he had to be creative. So, he decided to build a raft and gather some unusual items.

The Plan

A close-up of a camouflage painted raft with all the listed items neatly arranged on it

He painted his raft brown and black for camouflage. He packed a knife, a grappling hook, a glass jar with holes, walnut leaves, a slice of ham, a candle, a club, a pad of paper, matches, and a chisel. Each item had a purpose. Pete was ready for his adventure.

Gathering Supplies

Pete, dressed in all black, using a grappling hook to scale a castle wall at night

At 11:30 at night, Pete wore all black and retrieved his raft. He quietly crossed the moat, heart pounding with excitement. Using the grappling hook, he began to scale the castle wall.

The Journey Begins

Pete lighting a candle, with guards in the background affected by the smoke bomb

Once over the wall, Pete lit his candle to see. He then created a smoke bomb from the jar and walnut leaves. The guards, caught by surprise, passed out, allowing Pete to move forward.

A Clever Distraction

Pete sitting against the castle wall, eating a slice of ham under the moonlight

Feeling a bit hungry, Pete stopped to eat his slice of ham. It was a quiet moment to reflect on his journey so far. Then, with renewed energy, he continued towards the king's chamber.

A Moment of Rest

Pete working on a lock with a chisel, with a determined expression on his face

Pete reached the king's door. With the chisel in hand, he worked on the lock. It was challenging, but Pete was determined. Finally, the door creaked open.

The Final Obstacle

Pete standing in front of the king, who is smiling, impressed by the boy's ingenuity

To Pete's surprise, the king was awake. The king, impressed by Pete's determination and ingenuity, welcomed him. Pete couldn't believe he was about to interview the king.

An Unexpected Meeting

The king, sitting on his throne, thoughtfully answering Pete's questions

The king listened to Pete's questions and answered them thoughtfully. Pete's adventure was a success. He had achieved his dream, proving that even a serf could do great things.