A couple works hard but is still poor, and meets the new year with a sigh. On new years, a man can't sell his hemp so he trades it for an umbrella. An honest cow-herd meets a strange monster who can read thoughts.
he told her what happened.
le contó lo que había sucedido ese día.
le contó a su esposa 
lo que había sucedido.
e contou a ela o que aconteceu.