He had at home some chickens and a dog. One day he went into the granary, and a hen followed him and ate the grain. A cock said to her:
"Bring me a little."
She answered, "Eat for yourself."
The master began to laugh. His wife asked him:
"What are you laughing at?"
"Nothing."
"You are laughing at me."
"Not at all."
"You must tell me what you are laughing at."
"If I tell you I shall die."