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Jack, the harpist of the mountains
Once upon a time, in a small village nestled in the heart of the mountains, there lived a young boy named Jack. Jack was known throughout the village as a kind and hardworking boy, always eager to help those in need.
One day, as Jack was tending to his family's farm, he overheard a commotion in the village square. Curious, he ran over to see what was happening and found a group of people gathered around an old, rickety cart.
As he drew closer, he saw that the cart was filled with all sorts of wonderful treasures - jewels and gold, fine silks and exotic spices. But what caught Jack's eye was a small, golden harp that glimmered in the sunlight.
The old man who owned the cart was a traveling merchant, and he had just arrived in the village. He was offering to sell the harp to anyone who could afford it.
Jack knew that he didn't have enough money to buy the harp, but he couldn't resist the urge to try and play it. So he stepped forward and asked the merchant if he could try the harp out.
To Jack's surprise, the merchant agreed, and handed the harp over. As soon as Jack touched the strings, a beautiful melody filled the air. The villagers were enchanted, and they begged Jack to play more.
As the sun began to set, the merchant packed up his cart and prepared to leave the village. But before he went, he turned to Jack and said, "I have been traveling the world for many years, and I have never heard such a beautiful sound. I will give you the harp, my boy, if you promise to keep playing and spreading joy wherever you go."
And so, Jack became known as the "Harpist of the Mountains," traveling from village to village, bringing joy and beauty wherever he went.
