"I can only take on one of you," said the carpenter, "so I'm going to set you both a task and whichever of you completes it first, to my satisfaction, will be my new apprentice." The carpenter continued. "My next project will require several lengthy pieces of timber which needst be cut from a tree that is straight and true, with no flaws or knots. I want you each to go forward into the forest and bring me back a tree that will meet my needs. Furthermore, you must return here before sunset. You may each use one horse from my stable and any tool you can find in that shed" he said, pointing to a dilapidated tool shed behind the stables.
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