The old Knight had to confess that the horse had always been faithful.
“The law decides, then,” cried the judge, “that you shall provide him shelter and food as long as he lives.”
At this decision all the people clapped their hands and shouted loudly.
The old Knight ordered his servant to lead the horse back to the stable. The people followed, cheering, because even a dumb animal could get justice.
The fame of the bell of Atri spread abroad through all Italy.
To-day people know very little about the other things that Good King John did. They simply remember him as the king who set up the bell of justice at Atri.
