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Nanny-goat (who) was the rival of the Ewe, — both had the same husband, — said, — " I have a (my) son. You go together." So he said, — "Right," so said the Spider. Then the kid had made for him a small ladle and a small calabash. Flour was ground for him. As they were travelling they came to a river, and the Spider said, — " Kid, mix your flour. So I may drink (while) you go and beg." Then he (the Kid) said, — " What if I beg and get nothing?" So they mixed the ^arz'and drank (it) together (until) they were satisfied. The kid arose refreshed. The Spider also arose refreshed. So they went on. When they reached a certain town they halted, (and) the Spider said, — " When food has been brought this evening, if I am not here don't you eat (it), but give (it) to the host's dog, (for) he will come." The kid said, — "Very well." So, when evening came, the Spider changed (himself) and became a dog and came. The kid, however, had collected stones in front of him. When food had been brought and the dog had come, he threw stones at the dog. So he finished eating the food, and felt satisfied. Then the Spider changed (himself) and returned (to the form of) a Spider, and said, — "(When) the chief's dog came, did you give him food?" Then the kid said, — "I, what have I got to do with the dog? I only threw stones at him." Then the Spider said, — " Right, that is enough. We shall leave to-morrow. This journey has not been a successful one." He (the kid) said, — "Very well." When they had arrived at the river, the Spider lit a fire, and said he was going to throw himself into the water, (so) the kid should throw himself into the fire. The kid, when he heard the Spider throw himself into the water, took the Spider's boots and put them into the fire, (and then) he got inside the Spider's bag and tied the mouth. When he came out, he, the Spider, he pulled out the boots and (began) eating. He said, — " This one used to eat enough, but has not much fat. The other one was fatter than he." The kid was listening inside the bag. When the Spider came to the Goat's house, he (began) crying, and said, — "I was given the lamb (and) he died. Lo, the kid also is dead." The kid was in the bag, (and) when he heard this he came out (with a) " boop," and said, — " It is a lie you are telling. You ate my brother." Then the Spider bolted. Then the Ewe said, — "Now who will catch the Spider for