Four Brothers Story in English | Stories for Teenagers | @EnglishFairyTales
Summary
TLDRIn a quaint village, a poor fisherman sends his four sons, Rob, Cole, Alex, and Harry, into the world to learn trades and improve their fortunes. Each brother masters unique skills: Rob in stealth, Cole in using binoculars, Alex in archery, and Harry in tailoring. When a dragon kidnaps a princess, the brothers unite their talents to rescue her and return her safely. Despite their heroics, they argue over who should marry the princess, leading the king to award them half his kingdom instead, ensuring a prosperous and happy life for the family.
Takeaways
- 👨👧👦 A poor fisherman with four sons sends them out into the world to find their vocations and earn a living.
- 🛣️ The four brothers, Rob, Cole, Alex, and Harry, each choose a different path to learn a unique skill.
- 🕊️ Rob learns the art of thievery with the intention of using it for good, not for crime.
- 🔭 Cole becomes adept at using binoculars, gaining the ability to see far distances with clarity.
- 🏹 Alex masters the skill of hunting, learning to hit moving targets with precision.
- 🧵 Harry learns tailoring from a skilled tailor, becoming proficient in stitching clothes seamlessly.
- 📅 The brothers reunite after four years, each having honed their respective skills.
- 🐉 The kingdom's princess is kidnapped by a dragon, and the brothers see an opportunity to showcase their talents.
- 👀 Cole uses his binoculars to locate the princess on an island guarded by the dragon.
- 🦄 Rob stealthily rescues the princess without alerting the sleeping dragon.
- 🏹 Alex kills the pursuing dragon with his arrows, ensuring the group's safety.
- 🧵 When their boat is destroyed, Harry stitches wooden planks together to create a makeshift raft, saving them from drowning.
Q & A
What was the main occupation of the fisherman and his family's source of income?
-The fisherman's main occupation was selling fish, which was the only source of income for his family.
Why did the fisherman ask his sons to leave home?
-The fisherman asked his sons to leave home because he had nothing more to give them and wanted them to find a vocation and try their luck in the world.
What did Rob learn from the man he met on his journey?
-Rob learned the skill of thievery from the man he met, becoming adept at stealing without anyone knowing.
What trade did Cole choose to learn and who taught him?
-Cole chose to learn the skill of using binoculars, which was taught to him by a man he met near a river.
What skill did Alex acquire from the hunter, and how did he practice it?
-Alex acquired the skill of hunting from the hunter. He practiced by taking aim at moving objects in the field and later in the jungle.
What trade did Harry learn from the tailor, and what advice did the tailor give him?
-Harry learned the art of stitching clothes from the tailor. The tailor advised him to keep his needle and thread as soft as a soft-boiled egg and as tough as steel.
How did the brothers demonstrate their newly acquired skills to their father?
-The brothers demonstrated their skills by retrieving eggs from a nest without the bird noticing, cutting the eggs with an arrow without harming the chicks inside, and stitching the eggs back together.
What task did the king give the brothers after they returned with the rescued princess?
-The king asked the brothers to decide among themselves who would marry the princess, as a reward for saving her.
How did the brothers react to the king's offer of marriage to the princess?
-The brothers started fighting among themselves, each claiming that they should marry the princess due to their individual contributions to the rescue.
What was the king's final decision regarding the brothers and the princess?
-The king decided that none of the brothers would marry the princess, as their fighting indicated that no one would be happy with the arrangement. Instead, he gave half of his kingdom to the brothers as a reward.
What was the outcome for the fisherman and his sons after the adventure with the princess?
-The fisherman and his sons were rewarded with half of the kingdom, which lifted them out of poverty and allowed them to live happily ever after.
Outlines
🐟 The Fisherman's Sons Set Out
In a small village, a poor fisherman with four sons—Rob, Cole, Alex, and Harry—struggles to support his family. Realizing he cannot provide for them, he sends them into the world to find their own vocations and make their fortune. The brothers, despite their inexperience, agree to part ways and each choose a different path, vowing to return in four years. This decision marks the beginning of their individual journeys to discover their skills and trades.
🛣️ The Brothers' Diverse Apprenticeships
Rob, the eldest brother, learns the art of thievery from a stranger, becoming so skilled that he can steal without detection. Cole finds a man with binoculars and masters their use, gaining the ability to see distant objects with clarity. Alex, the third brother, becomes an expert hunter under the tutelage of a seasoned hunter, perfecting his aim to hit moving targets. Lastly, Harry learns tailoring from a skilled tailor, acquiring the delicate art of stitching clothes seamlessly. Each brother excels in their chosen trade, preparing for their eventual return home.
🏰 A Test of Skills and the Rescue of the Princess
Upon reuniting, the brothers demonstrate their newly acquired skills to their father, who is impressed by their mastery. Later, they learn of a kidnapped princess and see an opportunity to apply their skills. Cole uses his binoculars to locate the princess on a remote island guarded by a dragon. Rob stealthily rescues her, Alex kills the pursuing dragon, and when their boat is destroyed, Harry stitches together a makeshift raft from the wreckage, ensuring their safe return with the princess. Their combined efforts showcase their unique talents and teamwork.
👑 The Brothers' Reward and a Lesson in Humility
After rescuing the princess, the brothers are faced with the decision of who should marry her, as per the king's proclamation. Each brother argues their contribution to the rescue, leading to a dispute. The king, observing their infighting, decides none should marry the princess to avoid further discord. Instead, he rewards the brothers with half his kingdom, relieving their father of poverty and ensuring a prosperous future for the family. The story concludes with a moral lesson on the importance of unity and humility over individual glory.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Fisherman
💡Trade
💡Binoculars
💡Thievery
💡Hunting
💡Tailoring
💡Dragon
💡Princess
💡Kingdom
💡Unity
Highlights
A poor fisherman sends his four sons out into the world to find their vocations.
The sons, Rob, Cole, Alex, and Harry, each choose a different path to learn a trade.
Rob learns the skill of thievery with the intention of using it for good.
Cole discovers the use of binoculars and becomes adept at observing from a distance.
Alex trains with a hunter, mastering the art of archery.
Harry learns tailoring from a skilled craftsman, focusing on precision and quality.
The brothers reunite after four years and showcase their unique skills to their father.
Rob demonstrates his stealth by stealing eggs without disturbing a nesting bird.
Alex splits four eggs with a single arrow without harming the unborn chicks inside.
Harry stitches the eggs back together, ready for the bird to continue incubation.
The brothers embark on a mission to rescue a kidnapped princess from a dragon.
Cole uses his binoculars to locate the princess on a remote island.
Rob stealthily rescues the princess while the dragon sleeps.
Alex kills the pursuing dragon with a well-aimed arrow.
The brothers' boat is destroyed, and Harry stitches木板 together to save them from drowning.
The brothers are rewarded by the king but cannot agree on who should marry the princess.
The king decides not to marry the princess to any of the brothers due to their infighting.
The fisherman and his sons are granted half the kingdom, lifting them out of poverty.
The story concludes with the family living happily ever after.
Transcripts
[Music]
once upon a time in a tiny village there
lived a fisherman with his four sons
his sons were called rob
cole alex and harry
the fisherman was very poor
selling fish was his only source of
income
and he managed to earn just enough to
feed his family
he had nothing more to give his sons
one day he called his sons and told them
my children listen
i have nothing to give you
now you are old enough so you must go
out into the world find a vocation and
try your luck
but father
we know no trait or art
what will we do away from home
that is exactly what you need to find
out
you must leave to figure out what kind
of work you are capable of doing
but father we have never ventured out on
our own
my child
nothing will go wrong
i do not want you to leave the life of a
fisherman
we can barely make a living with this
work
go and earn a lucrative trade
all right father if this is what you
want we shall certainly go
yes father we shall go
the floor brothers bid goodbye to their
father and left
after some distance they saw four roads
all going in different directions
rob said to his brothers
i think that each of us must choose one
of these roads and meet here once again
after four years
as you say big brother
as you say big brother
[Music]
the four brothers go on four different
roads
rob meets a man on the way
mate this is a dead end where are you
going
i want to learn a trade any kind of
trade which will enable me to learn a
living
so come with me
i shall make you the world's stealthiest
thief
no no i want to earn with honesty not
through thievery
i want to live freely and not get
relegated to a jail
look mate who is asking you to go to
prison
just learn the skill of thievery but use
it for doing good
[Music]
rob agrees with him
he thinks that there is nothing wrong
with learning a trade so he goes with
the man he makes him so adept at the
skill of thievery that no matter what
rob wanted he could easily steal it
without anyone ever knowing
while walking coal reaches a spot where
a river is flowing and there is just one
house in the area and nothing else for
miles around
he sees one man standing near the river
he's holding a machine made of glass
cole could not understand what it is
he goes to him
[Music]
hey mate what are you doing
with this machine you can easily see
things far in the distance it is called
a pair of binoculars
this seems to be very interesting
will you teach me how to use this
if you want to learn i shall certainly
teach you
cole starts living with that man
the man teaches him the skill of using
the binoculars
within a few months cole becomes an
expert at it
you have learned well so if you want to
leave you are free to go
yes
a whole year has passed
now i must leave
all right take this pair of binoculars
with you
with it you will be able to see
everything whether on earth or in the
sky
in the meanwhile the third brother alex
meets a hunter he stays with the hunter
in his house and learns from him the
skill of hunting
[Music]
alex it has been many days that you have
been practicing here in the field
today me must practice in the jungle let
us see if you can take aim at moving
objects
all right
both of them reach the forest where the
hunter shows alex how to take aim at a
running deer
the arrow hits the deer and kills it
alex come on now you take aim
alex takes an arrow and aims it at a
flying bird but the arrow misses
alex you still need practice from now on
every day we shall come to the jungle to
practice
as you say
every day the hunter would bring alex to
the forest for practice
eventually alex could hit targets and
not miss a single aim
he had become an absolute expert
bravo alex now your aim is perfect and
you have learned every aspect of this
skill
thank you brother you have helped me so
much it is only because of you that i
have been able to learn this
now i wish to go back home so that i may
help my father
sure
you may leave and take this bow and
arrow with you they will be useful
[Music]
the youngest brother harry reaches a
village where he meets a tailor
brother who are you
and what are you doing here
my name is harry and i have come to
learn any kind of trade
all right tell me if you wish to become
a terror i can teach you
[Music]
sure why not i would love to learn
harry starts staying in the tailor's
house
with all his heart the tailor teaches
harry the art of stitching clothes
he explains to harry the finest
intricacies of the work
like how does one thread a needle
how does one hold a piece of cloth
before stitching
he teaches him everything
[Music]
as time goes by
harry learns tailoring very well indeed
the tailor is very happy with harry for
his hard work and sincerity
while harry leaves the tailor gives him
a needle and thread and tells him
i am very happy with your work
take this needle and thread
keep it as soft as a soft boiled egg and
as tough as steel
then you can stitch anything and no one
will ever be able to spot the joint in
whatever you stitch
[Music]
the four brothers reached the same spot
where they had promised to meet after
four years from there they go back home
together
[Music]
on reaching home they meet their father
and tell him what each one of them has
learnt
one day all of them were sitting with
their father under a tree outside their
house when their father said
today i want to see how skilled you are
at the trades you have learnt
there is a nest on top of the tree
tell me how many eggs are in it
five
all right rob
now you get me the eggs from under the
bird who is sitting atop them to hatch
them
but the bird must not come to know
rob climbed the tree and without the
bird getting to see him he stole the
eggs he was such an expert that the bird
did not even realize the eggs had
disappeared from underneath it
wow
awesome
the fisherman kept the four eggs on the
four corners of a table
and said to his son alex
cut all four eggs into two with just one
arrow but the chicks inside the eggs
should not be hurt
alex removed his arrow and with just one
arrow he cut the eggs into two
the fisherman was very happy to see this
and then he said to his son harry
now stitch these eggs together and show
me so that the bird can give birth to
its offspring
harry removed his needle and stitched up
the eggs and then rob put the eggs back
in the nest
the bird did not even come to know
very good my children all of you have
learned with all sincerity in these four
years
i don't have any gift to give you but i
am certain that life will reward you for
your hard work
after a few days the news spread in the
entire kingdom
that one dragon had kidnapped the
princess
the king declared that whosoever found
the princess
would get her hand in marriage
my sons
you have got an opportunity to show your
talents
go save the princess from the dragon
all four brothers prepared themselves
and left to save the princess
cole saw from his pair of binoculars and
said
i can see where the princess is
the dragon has hidden her on an island
in the middle of the sea and he is
sitting there keeping watch
then they went to the king and asked for
a boat so that they may reach the island
the king gave them a ship and the four
of them reached the island
cole saw through his pair of binoculars
and said
the dragon is sleeping nearby and his
head is on the princess's lap
in that case i cannot take aim lest the
arrow hurts the princess
wait
i shall steal the princess and bring her
you keep the boat ready
rob stole the princess from the dragon
but when they were returning to the ship
the dragon awoke and flying above them
he followed them
he was just about to attack when alex
killed him with his arrows
but when the dragon fell in the water
with the impact of the fall the water
became violent and the boat broke to
pieces
they were all floating with the help of
the various pieces
so harry removed his needle and taking
big lengths of thread he started
stitching the boards of wood together
and soon so many boards were stitched
together that all of them could sit on
them
and then they brought the princess home
safely
when they went to the king the king said
to them
all four of you decide amongst
yourselves as to who shall marry the
princess
when they heard this all four brothers
started fighting among themselves
[Music]
had i not found the princess what could
you three have done hence i shall marry
the princess
had i not rescued the princess from the
dragon what would the three of you have
done i shall marry the princess
had i not killed the dragon would the
three of you have ever been able to
reach the princess home
so
how can you marry her
i should be the one to marry her
[Music]
had i not stitched the boat all of you
would have drowned that is why i shall
marry the princess
seeing the four brothers fight the king
decided that none of them will marry the
princess for no one will be happy like
this
the king gave half his kingdom to the
four brothers as reward
the brothers got everything they wanted
and in this way the fisherman finally
got rid of his poverty and they all
lived happily ever after
the end
[Music]
[Applause]
[Music]
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