Pedro, who took the left branch, soon came to the house described by the old man. The owner of the house was selling a rain-coat. “How much does the coat cost?” Pedro asked the landlord.
“One hundred pesos, no more, no less.”
“Of what value is it?” said Pedro.
“It will take you wherever you wish to go.” So Pedro paid the price, took the rain-coat, and returned.
Diego, who took the middle road, arrived at another house. The owner of this house was selling a book. “How much does your book cost?” Diego inquired of the owner.
“One hundred pesos, no more, no less.”
“Of what value is it?”
“It will tell you what is going on in all parts of the world.” So Diego paid the price, took the book, and returned.
Juan, who took the third road, reached still another house. The owner of the house was selling a bottle that contained some violet-colored liquid. “How much does the bottle cost?” said Juan.
“One hundred pesos, no more, no less.”