Yes, that he would, but he must take with him some large stones for food.
When they had sailed some distance they met one who was lying on the side of a sunny hill, sucking at a bung.
“Who are you,” said Ashiepattle, “and what is the good of lying there sucking that bung?”
“Oh, when one hasn’t got the barrel, one must be satisfied with the bung,” said the man. “I’m always so thirsty, I can never get enough beer and wine.” And then he asked for leave to go with him in the ship.
“If you want to go with me you must make haste and get on board,” said Ashiepattle.
Yes, that he would. And so he went on board and took the bung with him to allay his thirst.
When they had sailed a while again they met one who was lying with his ear to the ground, listening.
“Who are you, and what is the good of lying there on the ground listening?” said Ashiepattle.
“I’m listening to the grass, for I have such good ears that I can hear the grass growing,” said the man. And then he asked leave to go with him in the ship. Ashiepattle could not say nay to that, so he said:
“If you want to go with me, you must make haste and get on board.”