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Preparation.
This story tells of the death of the cock on the nut mountain, of the sorrow of the hen, and of all the animals; about the funeral, and at last about the death of the hen.
How do you suppose the cock met his death on the nut mountain?
Narration.
DEATH OF THE COCK.
Another time the cock and the hen went to the nut mountain. It was a fine day and they were in the best of spirits. “Let us make a promise,” said the cock, “that the first one that finds a nut will share it with the other.” “I agree to that,” said the hen.
The cock was the first to find a nut. It was a fine, large one. He did not say anything about it, for he wanted it all himself. The kernel, however, was so large that it stuck in his throat. He tried every way to get it out, but there it stuck. He at last cried to the hen, “Dear hen, run quick and fetch me some water or I shall choke to death.” The hen ran as fast as she could to the brook. But before she could get back the cock had choked to death.
Suggestions.
Tell about the conduct of the cock. Who acted like the cock in the stories we have had? Who shared food with others? The cock’s punishment.