A Duke was hunting in the forest with his men-at-arms and servants when he came across a tree Upon it archery targets were painted and smack in the middle of each was an arrow Who is this incredibly fine archer? cried the duke I must find him After continuing through the forest for a few miles he came across a small boy carrying a bow and arrow Eventually the boy admitted that it was he who shot the arrows plumb in the center of all the targets You didn t just walk up to the targets and hammer the arrows into the middle did you? asked the duke worriedly No my lord I shot them from a hundred paces I swear it by all that I hold holy That is truly astonishing said the duke I hereby admit you into my service The boy thanked him profusely But I must ask one favor in return the duke continued You must tell me how you came to be such an outstanding shot Well said the boy first I fire the arrow at the tree and then I paint the target around it

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