....Suddenly, the knight was startled by the sound of a familiar voice behind him.
...."Hello, Knight."
....The knight turned and was astonished to see the king approaching him from a far corner of the room.
...."King!" he gasped. "I didn't even see you. What are you doing here?"
...."The same thing you are, Knight - looking for the door."
...."One can't really see until one understands," said the king. "When you understand what's in this room, you'll be able to see the door to the next."
...."I certainly hope so, King," said the knight. "I'm surprised to see you here. I heard you were on a crusade."
...."That's the word I give out whenever I travel the Path of Truth," the king explained. "It's easier for my subjects to understand."
....The knight looked puzzled.
...."Everybody understands crusades," said the king, "but very few understand truth."
...."Yes," agreed the knight. "I wouldn't be on this path myself if I weren't trapped in this armor."
...."Most of us are trapped inside our armor," declared the king.
...."What do you mean?" asked the knight.
...."We set up barriers to protect who we think we are. Then one day we get stuck behind the barriers, and we can't get out."
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