The King had been travelling for days, searching for the lost hourglass of 1015AD. He had been through many towns and villages, but had yet to find any clues as to its whereabouts.
One day, as he was travelling through a dense forest, he came across a clearing. In the middle of the clearing was a large stone circle, and in the center of the circle was a mysterious figure. The figure was wearing a long, hooded robe and had a staff in one hand.
The King approached the figure cautiously, but the figure did not move. The King spoke, asking who the figure was and what he was doing there.
The figure slowly raised his head and spoke in a deep, mysterious voice. He said that he was a wizard and that he had been searching for the lost hourglass of 1015AD. He said that he had been searching for many years and had finally found it.
The King was amazed and asked the wizard if he could have the hourglass. The wizard said that he could, but only if the King could answer three questions correctly. The King agreed and the wizard began to ask the questions.
The first question was about the nature of time. The King thought for a moment and then answered correctly. The second question was about the power of the hourglass. Again, the King answered correctly.
The third and final question was about the location of the hourglass. The King thought for a moment and then answered correctly.
The wizard smiled and handed the King the hourglass. He said that the King had proven himself to be a wise and worthy ruler. The King thanked the wizard and took the hourglass.
The King returned to his kingdom with the hourglass in hand. He was overjoyed to have found the lost hourglass of 1015AD and to have solved the mystery of its whereabouts. The King was grateful to the mysterious wizard for his help and vowed to never forget the encounter.