Jack was as hungry as they were , but he knew that it was no use asking for anything ; and he threw himself under another tree , and wept bitterly . ` Another time perhaps you wo n't be so lazy , and will bring food for yourself , ' said Martin , but to his surprise Jack answered : ` You are a nice pair ! You talk of seeking your fortunes so as not to be a burden on our mother , and you begin by carrying off all the food she has in the house ! ' This reply was so unexpected that for some moments neither of the brothers made any answer . Then they offered their brother some of their food , and when he had finished eating they went their way once more . Towards evening they reached a small hut , and knocking at the door , asked if they might spend the night there . The man , who was a wood-cutter , invited them him , and begged them to sit down to supper . Martin thanked him , but being very proud , explained that it was only shelter they wanted , as they had plenty of food with them ; and he and Michael at once opened their bags and began to eat , while Jack hid himself in a corner . The wife , on seeing this , took pity on him , and called him to come and share their supper , which he gladly did , and very good he found it . At this , Martin regretted deeply that he had been so foolish as to refuse , for his bits of bread and cheese seemed very hard when he smelt the savoury soup his brother was enjoying . ` He sha n't have such a chance again , ' thought he ; and the next morning he insisted on plunging into a thick forest where they were likely to meet nobody . For a long time they wandered hither and thither , for they had no path to guide them ; but at last they came upon a wide clearing , in the midst of which stood a castle . Jack shouted with delight , but Martin , who was in a bad temper , said sharply : ` We must have taken a wrong turning ! Let us go back . ' ` Idiot ! ' replied Michael , who was hungry too , and , like many people when they are hungry , very cross also . ` We set out to travel through the world , and what does it matter if we go to the right or to the left ? ' And , without another word , took the path to the castle , closely followed by Jack , and after a moment by Martin likewise . The door of the castle stood open , and they entered a great hall , and looked about them . Not a creature was to be seen , and suddenly Martin -- he did not know why -- felt a little frightened .
He would have XXXXX the castle at once , but stopped when Jack boldly walked up to a door in the wall and opened it .
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