Once upon a time. Duke Theseus ruled over Athens. He was a best warrior so he had conquered Scythia in a war. He had queen called Hippolytia and young sister called Emily. One day, Creon has begun a war with Athens. Theseus went to Thebes with his other knights and fought Creon. He was winner.
Theseus found two young knights who fought for Creon. Their names were Palamon and Arcite. Theseus sent them to Athens and captured them in the high tower. Palamon and Arcite lived so sadly.
In the morning Palamon saw a lady who was very beautiful in the duke’s garden. So she’s Emily. He fell in love her and wanted her to be his girlfriend. Palamon told Arcite about Emily but Arcite love her too. Then they became a rival for fought over Emily for own her heart.And had been a man who was winner if they were free.
For many days Duke Perotheus who was a good friend of Theseus.He told Theseus that he liked Arcite very much, Arcite’s not a Creon and let Arcite free. Theseus let Arcite out. Arcite will be free but he must go away from Athens. If Theseus saw him, he will cut off his head.
Arcite was in Thebes. He was so unhappy and still loved Emily. He missed her very much and became very ill. One night, the god Mercury told him that went back to Athens you will be happy. He determined to went back because no one known him now.
Arcite became servants in house of Emily. Everyone liked him because he’s goodness. They called him Philostrate. Then he became a dearer to Theseus. At the same time, Palamon had escaped from high tower. He will be free.
Arcite and Palamon will meet again and started battle in the morning. On the same Theseus was riding in the wood with Hippolyta and Emily. He heard the sound of fighting and saw two knights. Arcite and Palamon confessed to Theseus. So he will kill them but the queen and Emily called him to stop. Theseus pitied them and gave a chance for their love to Emily. He told them to promise that didn’t make a war on his land and must always be his friend. Arcite and Palamon promised him. Theseus known that two knight fell in love Emily.
Theseus said that each of them must brought a hundred knight, ready to fight for their in one year and who win that battle shall marry Emily. Theseus built a place outside Athens for battle and made three temple of Venus, temple of Diana and temple of mars.
Now the end of the year had come. Arcite and Palamon came back to Athens, each with hundred knights. Palamon prayed to Venus,she will help him. Arcite prayed to Mars, Mars said “He will win!” Each of them started battle again. So Arcite was winner! And will marry with Emily. Emily love him too because he was brave and beautiful young man. Suddenly something made his horse afraid. Arcite was thrown to the ground and his face covered with blood. Arcite became worse and worse because a wound was too deep. He will die
Arcite said to Emily that he very loved her, now he must lay down his life for her. Death was near. His eyes became dark but at the end he looked up at Emily and said her name. All the people of the city wept for Arcite for many days
Months went by; Palamon and Emily were married for saved the friendly of Athens and Thebes. At last, we lived happily and peacefully.