the coronation began, Jack looked around to make sure there was nobody, then spun the lasso
around a few times. After spinning it, he then held the end of the lasso and threw the other end
down, making it grasp the crown. The crowd at the coronation gasped as the crown was lifted up,
never to be seen again.
Jack threw accurately because he had been forced by his father. Whenever he practiced, he
would moan and complain. Jack’s father had smiled, as if he knew this day would come soon.
Jack held the crown tightly and tried to cover his ears at the same time as the alarm signal was
alerted. He lassoed the railing and threw the other end down into the streets. Jack climbed down
the swaying rope, swung with all his might and kicked off the building. Jack landed on a patrol’s
helmet. The soldier swung dizzily, then fell down, knocked out cold. Jack weaved his way through
the streets and returned to the field again.
Jack saw the shimmering red circle portal standing majestically before him. He leaped
through the fiery circle. Immediately, the noises from the city died down and he was thrown
forward through time to the year 2010. Jack returned to Zhang’s cave and told him the story.
After Zhang had heard the story, he said: “I have some good news for you. Your parents are at the
back of the cave.” As soon as Jack heard this, he leaped up with joy and hurried to the back of the
cave. He found his parents there and they all returned home. Jack dug a deep hole in the soil of
their garden and gently placed the crown and ring in the hole. Then he covered it up and went to
his room. After many years, the crown and the ring withered away.
