There is an amusing story about King Alfred during his wars. At one time the enemy was 1 . Alfred’s soldiers had all run away, and the King was alone in a forest. It was late, and Alfred was tired and 2 . After walking for 3 he came to a little cottage. He knocked at the door and asked for 4 and shelter(住处) for the night. There was a poor woman in the cottage. She did not know that Alfred was king 5 his clothes were torn and dirty. She let him in, and told him to sit down by 6 to warm himself. She asked him to 7 her cakes, which were baking, while she went to the well to 8 water.