He gave it to the woman and she thanked him heartily.

He went his way, while she resumed her watch upon the cow.
And still she fancied that its health was not as usual.
'Another neighbour came along.

She told him of her fears, and how the Sheykh Mukarram, of his well-known kindness, had befriended her by cutting off the damaged tail.
'"Of course," cried the newcomer, "that accounts for it! The animal is now ill-balanced.

It is always a mistake to take from one end without removing something also from the other.

If thou wouldst see that cow in health again, the horns must go." '"Oh, help me; I am all alone! Perform the operation for me," said the woman.
'Her friend sawed off the horns and gave them to her.