"I came here only to take a very few grapes." "He who steals grapes may very easily steal chickens also.

Take my word for it, I'll give you a lesson that you'll remember for a long while." He opened the trap, grabbed the Marionette by the collar, and carried him to the house as if he were a puppy.

When he reached the yard in front of the house, he flung him to the ground, put a foot on his neck, and said to him roughly: "It is late now and it's time for bed.

Tomorrow we'll settle matters.

In the meantime, since my watchdog died today, you may take his place and guard my henhouse." No sooner said than done.