A Fortune in an Empty Wallet

In this tale, a penniless young knight named Edgar embarks on a quest to seek his fortune after his father's debts force him to leave home. While venturing through a dark forest, he encounters an old man who tricks him into trading his prized sword for an empty wallet. When Edgar returns to reclaim his sword, he discovers that the old man has transformed into a handsome youth named Bertram, who reveals that the sword belonged to his ancestor and that he can now reclaim his ancestral lands. Grateful for Edgar's role in recovering the sword, Bertram promises to share his newfound fortune with him, solidifying their bond as brothers.