The Seven Sons

To a King a son was born on each of the seven days known to man. The King was pleased at the orderliness of this, and though his seven wives would leave him no peace as they all sought favour, he decreed that seven sons in seven days would never be bettered.

It was therefore ordered that all people joined in marriage be forbade more than seven sons in seven days, and the Kings Herald made journey to the kingdoms seven regions, to ensure this law be known.

The Kings firstborn was born of much beauty and was named Sunday as was such the day of his birth, and he grew tall and fair and was of most peaceful and pleasant bearing.

The second in succession was born and named thus Monday, and grew to unfortunate character, being of slovenly appearance and idle of disposition. He spent his days in lazy pursuits and grew obese and ill.

The Kings third son was so named Tuesday and was a lover of books and writing, as he was of a studious and philosophical mind, and would spend his days lost in the Palace Library.

The Kings favourite son was Prince Wednesday, a handsome faced adventurous lad with an eye for the ladies. The King looked favourably upon this son, as he saw himself as a youth, in the lads spirit.

On Thursday was born the Kings fifth in line to the Throne and was named accordingly. Thursday grew into a villainous and spiteful youth, and all the courtiers became wary to avoid his evil gaze.

Friday was born to much rejoicing, with blue eyes and a ravenous appetite, Friday was favourite with all the maidens of the Kingdom being of poetic and lyrical personality, and grew to spread joy and happiness wherever he went.

The Kings final son was born at exactly midday on a Saturday, and was named thus. Saturday grew into a fighting man and as such was fitted with hand wrought armour and was made Head of the Royal Guard.

The whole Kingdom would celebrate each day in succession, save for Monday and Thursday, as these days were considered of ill omen, and no business took place on these days for fear of bad tidings.