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348 country, she was highly honored by father, mother, and relatives, and lived happily. For she had her deserts.

"And that is why I say:

and the rest of it." Now Foe-Crusher, having heard their advice, agreed. But Red-Eye, perceiving that the matter was decided, continued his remarks with a quiet sneer: "Alas! Alas! Our lord the king has been wickedly done to death by you gentlemen. For the proverb says:

And again:

"How was that?" asked the counselors, and Red-Eye told the story of

There was once a carpenter in a certain village. His wife was a whore, and reputed to be such. So he,