Once upon a time, in a far-off land, there was a young prince named Alexander. He was the only child of the king and queen, and was doted on by everyone in the kingdom. Alexander was kind and brave, but also a bit arrogant. He believed that he was better than everyone else, and didn't understand why others couldn't see his greatness.

One day, while out hunting in the forest, Alexander got lost. He wandered for hours, trying to find his way back to the palace, but he only seemed to get more and more lost. Just as he was about to give up hope, he stumbled upon a small cottage in the clearing of the forest.

Curious, Alexander knocked on the door and an old, kind-looking woman answered. She welcomed him into her home, and offered him a warm meal and a place to rest. The woman, whose name was Matilda, told Alexander stories of her life and the wisdom she had gained over the years.

Alexander was fascinated by Matilda's stories, and he began to see the world in a different way. He realized that he had been wrong about many things, and that there was much more to life than just wealth and power. He also discovered the value of humility and kindness.

After a few days with Matilda, Alexander felt ready to return to his kingdom. He thanked her for her hospitality and set off to find his way back home. But this time, he was a changed person. He returned to his kingdom and started to apply the wisdom he had learned from Matilda. He began to treat his subjects with kindness and respect, and he worked hard to be a just and fair ruler.

Years passed, and Alexander's kingdom prospered under his wise rule. He was loved and respected by all, and he knew that it was all thanks to the wisdom he had gained from his time with Matilda. And so, he made sure to visit her every year, to thank her for showing him the way.

Matilda passed away after few years and Alexander was devastated, but he made sure that the kingdom never forget the valuable lessons she had taught him and the kingdom prospered even more. He ruled for many years and was remembered as one of the greatest kings the kingdom had ever known.

Alexander lived a long and fulfilling life, and when he passed away, he was mourned by all who had known him. But his legacy lived on, and his kingdom remained a shining example of kindness, humility, and wisdom for generations to come.

The end.