Genghis Khan was a great king and warrior.  He led his army into China and Persia, and he conquered many lands. In every country, men told about his daring deeds; and they said that since Alexander the Great there had been no king like him.  One morning when he was home from the wars, he rode out into the woods to have a day's sport. Many of his friends were with him. They rode out gayly, carrying their bows and arrows. Behind them came the servants with the hounds.  It was a merry hunting party. The woods rang with their shouts and laughter. They expected to carry much game home in the evening.