Each day this week we have been trying to solve a riddle from the book Still More Stories to Solve told by George Shannon. The kids really want to try to stump family members at home, so I've included one here.
Two Horses
"There once was a clever king who had two sons. When he grew old and close to death, he sent for his sons.
'I want you to ride your horses to Jerusalem. The one whose horse arrives last will inherit everything I own.'
The two princes mounted their horses. But, since each knew his horse had to arrive last if he was to win, both sons rode as slowly as they possible could. One was forever trying to lag behind the other. When they finally reached the outskirts of Jerusalem, both sons stopped. Neither dared go a step closer for fear of getting there first and thus letting the other one arrive last and inherit the kingdom.
The say for a day. Then two. They sat for a week and began to feel as if they'd spend the rest of their lives sitting at the edge of Jerusalem with nothing to their names. Then, suddenly, both sons had the same idea. They each jumped on a horse and rode to Jerusalem as fast as they could go. What made them change their minds and find a way to end the competition?"
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