以下是一個長篇英文寓言故事：
故事標題：The Story of the Golden Apple Tree
Once upon a time, in a land far away, there was a magical tree that bore golden apples. This tree was said to have been planted by the hand of the gods and was the source of many wonderful and powerful blessings.
One day, a group of adventurers came to the land and heard of the golden apple tree. They were eager to find its secret and bring back the golden fruit for their king. After several days of searching, they found the tree and were amazed by its beauty.
However, they soon realized that the tree was guarded by a fierce dragon. The dragon was known to be very powerful and cunning, and many had tried to steal the golden apples only to meet with failure. But the adventurers were determined and they began to plan their attack.
They soon discovered that the dragon was vulnerable during the nightly feeding cycle. So, they waited until nightfall and sneaked up on the dragon while it was sleeping. They were able to knock it unconscious with a well-placed blow and tied it up with some rope they brought with them.
The adventurers harvested all the golden apples and were filled with joy and pride. But as they were about to leave, they realized that they had left behind one of their own who had been injured in the battle with the dragon. They knew that they could not abandon him, so they returned to their injured comrade and nursed him back to health.
When they returned to the king with their golden apples, he was overjoyed and praised them for their bravery and loyalty. He gave them a special reward for their efforts, which included a place of honor in his court and a generous stipend for their family.
From that day forward, the adventurers became heroes in the land and were known for their courage, loyalty, and compassion. They taught others that true treasure is not found in material possessions but in the heart and spirit of a brave, loyal, and compassionate person.
And so, this is the story of the golden apple tree, a magical symbol of courage, loyalty, and compassion that lives on in the hearts of those who remember it.