Long ago, there was a very rich man. He lived in a fantastic house full of treasures. Then a terrible war began. The man was forced to bring all of his treasures with him! "I have bad luck,"he thought. Then he had an idea. The man had his servants melt down all of his silver. They melted forks, spoons,and candlesticks. Even the most beautiful jewelry was melted! All that was left was a big pot of liquid silver.