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    The legend tells the story of St. George saving a princess from a dragon near a walled city. As the princess ventured outside the city walls, she was in danger of being eaten by the dragon. However, St. George was passing by and fought the dragon, killing it with one thrust of his lance to save the princess. The people of the city were overjoyed at being saved from the dragon and St. George's legend grew as he converted pagans in the land and became the patron saint of England.

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    The legend tells the story of St. George saving a princess from a dragon near a walled city. As the princess ventured outside the city walls, she was in danger of being eaten by the dragon. However, St. George was passing by and fought the dragon, killing it with one thrust of his lance to save the princess. The people of the city were overjoyed at being saved from the dragon and St. George's legend grew as he converted pagans in the land and became the patron saint of England.

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    The legend tells the story of St. George saving a princess from a dragon near a walled city. As the princess ventured outside the city walls, she was in danger of being eaten by the dragon. However, St. George was passing by and fought the dragon, killing it with one thrust of his lance to save the princess. The people of the city were overjoyed at being saved from the dragon and St. George's legend grew as he converted pagans in the land and became the patron saint of England.

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    The Legend of St George

    Long ago, a dragon waited


    Near a city, walled and gated.
    Soon a princess, young and small,
    Ventured out beyond the wall.
    The people of Silene the city
    Found their hearts were full of pity
    For it was this day, her turn to die
    And the dragon’s hunger satisfy.

    But passing by, St George awaited


    Near the city, walled and gated.
    And knowing what was right and good,
    He fought the dragon as he should.
    The evil beast belched blazing flame
    But with his lance, George took his aim
    Then, with the honour of the just
    He killed the monster with one thrust.
    ILLUSTRATION © RUSS DAFF/BEEHIVE ILLUSTRATION; WORDS © BRENDA WILLIAMS

    Oh how the joyful people waited


    In the city walled and gated,
    To thank this knight for his great deed
    By listening as he taught his creed.
    And from that day the legend grew
    Of how St George, so loyal and true
    Converted pagans in that land
    And became the Saint of this England.

    By Brenda Williams

    PHOTOCOPIABLE 1 www.scholastic.co.uk/junioredplus APRIL 2009

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