` My little boy told me you were coming , ' she explained , ` when you were yet two days distant ; he alone of all men has that great gift . ' But she did not tell him that her husband could change himself into a serpent , a dog , or a monster , whenever he pleased . He was a very rich man , and possessed large herds of camels , goats , sheep , cattle , horses and asses ; all the best of their kind . And the next morning , the sister said : ` Dear brother , go and watch our sheep , and when you are thirsty , drink their milk ! ' ` Very well , ' answered he , and he went . Soon after , she said again , ` Dear brother , go and watch our goats . ' ` But why ? I like tending sheep better ! ' ` Oh , it is much nicer to be a goatherd , ' she said ; so he took the goats out . When he was gone , she said to her husband , ` You must kill my brother , for I can not have him living here with me . ' ` But , my dear , why should I ? He has done me no harm . ' ' I wish you to kill him , ' she answered , ` or if not I will leave . ' ` Oh , all right , then , ' said he ; ` to-morrow I will change myself into a serpent , and hide myself in the date barrel ; and when he comes to fetch dates I will sting him in the hand . ' ` That will do very well , ' said she . When the sun was up next day , she called to her brother , ` Go and mind the goats . ' ` Yes , of course , ' he replied ; but the little boy called out : ` Uncle , I want to come with you . ' ` Delighted , ' said the uncle , and they started together . After they had got out of sight of the house the boy said to him , ` Dear uncle , my father is going to kill you . He has changed himself into a serpent , and has hidden himself in the date barrel .
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