A Farmer And His Donkey

A farmer was going to the market with his son to sell his donkey. He was very anxious to keep the creature in good condition. He wished to get a good amount from the buyers. So he loaded the animals into a cart and drew it along the road. Some passersby notice this.

They shouted in load voices so that the farmer could hear, see, what a funny sight, instead of riding the donkey, he is giving it a ride. Have you ever seen anything like this ? The it's back. His son way walking behind him. On the way he heard some woman talking, "look at the strong man. He is riding the donkey and his poor son is made to walk". The farmer halted for a second time.

This time he made his son get on the donkey, while he tugged along on food. "Oh ! what a shame?" said some passersby. "The son riding the donkey while the poor old man has to walk". Then he decided that both of them should ride on the donkeys back. A few minutes later came accross some young man. One of them told the farmer, "shame on you ! Have pity on the poor creature. He is tireed of carrying such a heavy load".

At this time the farmer lost his patience. He shouted, "I am not going to listen to anyone anymore. I will do according to my will".

Saying this he went on this way toward the market.