She left out nothing , even telling him the story of her husband 's heart . When the young man heard this he said : ' I shall go in search of the bird . It may be that God will help me to find and catch it . ' ` Yes , do go , ' she said ; ` it will be a good deed , for then you can set your brothers and my sisters free . ' Then she hid the young man , for it was now late , and her husband would soon be home . Next morning , when the old man had gone out , she prepared a supply of provisions for her guest , and sent him off on his travels , wishing him good luck and success . He walked on and on till he thought it must be time for breakfast ; so he opened his knapsack , and was delighted to find such a store of good things . ` What a feast ! ' he exclaimed ; ` will anyone come and share it ? ' ` Moo-oo , ' sounded close behind him , and looking round he saw a great red ox , which said , ' I have much pleasure in accepting your kind invitation . ' ` I 'm delighted to see you . Pray help yourself . All I have is at your service , ' said the hospitable youth . And the ox lay down comfortably , licking his lips , and made a hearty meal . ` Many thanks to you , ' said the animal as it rose up . ` When you are in danger or necessity call me , even if only by a thought , ' and it disappeared among the bushes . The young man packed up all the food that was left , and wandered on till the shortening shadows and his own hunger warned him that it was midday . he laid the cloth on the ground and spread out his provisions , saying at the same time : ` Dinner is ready , and anyone who wishes to share it is welcome . ' Then there was a great rustling in the undergrowth , and out ran a wild boar , grunting , ` Umph , umph , umph ; someone said dinner was ready . Was it you ?
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