Only the youngest , who managed to keep tight hold of his bird , is still alive . ' And the father groaned , and said , ' I have borne enough ! Bring no more birds , lest I lose the youngest also ! ' ` All right , ' said Mohammed . As he was driving the sheep out to grass he said to his master : ` Out there is a splendid pasture , and I will keep the sheep there for two or , perhaps , three days , so do not be surprised at our absence . ' ` Very good ! ' said the man ; and Mohammed started . For two days he drove them on and on , till he reached his uncle , and said to him , ` Dear uncle , take these sheep and look after them . I have killed the old woman and the boys , and the flock I have brought to you ! ' Then Mohammed returned to his master ; and on the way he took a stone and beat his own head with it till it bled , and bound his hands tight , and began to scream . The master came running and asked , ` What is the matter ? ' And Mohammed answered : ` While the sheep were grazing , robbers came and drove them away , and because I tried to prevent them , they struck me on the head and bound my hands . See how bloody I am ! ' ` What shall we do ? ' said the master ; ` are the animals far off ? ' ` So far that you are not likely ever to see them again , ' replied Mohammed . ` This is the fourth day since the robbers came down . How should you be able to overtake them ? ' ` Then go and herd the cows ! ' said the man .
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