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old man went out, and there was the bear carrying
a whole hive full of honey. The old man took the
honey from the bear, but no sooner did he lie down
than again there was another “Durrrrr!” at the
door. The old man looked out and saw the wolf
driving a whole flock of sheep into the courtyard.
Close on his heels came the fox, driving before him

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geese and hens and all manner of fowls; and last of
all came the hare, bringing cabbage and kale and all
manner of good food. And the old man was glad,
and the old woman was glad. And the old man sold
the sheep and oxen, and got so rich that he needed
nothing more. As for the straw-stuffed ox, it stood
in the sun till it fell to pieces.