` Well , if that is the case , ' said the manikin , ` sit down beside me ; we can rest for a little and have something to eat . Give me what you have got in your satchel . ' Now , the poor Simpleton was ashamed to show what was in it . However , he thought it best not to make a fuss , so he opened the satchel , and could scarcely believe his own eyes , for , instead of the hard crust , he saw two beautiful fresh rolls and some cold meat . He shared them with the manikin , who licked his lips and said : ` Now , go into that wood , and stop in front of the first tree , bow three times , and then strike the tree with your axe , fall on your knees on the ground , with your face on the earth , and remain there till you are raised up . You will then find a ship at your side , step into it and fly to the King 's Palace . If you meet anyone on the way , take him with you . ' The Simpleton thanked the manikin very kindly , bade him farewell , and went into the road . When he got to the first tree he stopped in front of it , did everything just as he had been told , and , kneeling on the ground with his face to the earth , fell asleep . After a little time he was aroused ; he awoke and , rubbing his eyes , saw a ready-made ship at his side , and at once got into it . And the ship rose and rose , and in another minute was flying through the air , when the Simpleton , who was on the look out , cast his eyes down to the earth and saw a man beneath him on the road , who was kneeling with his ear upon the damp ground . ` Hallo ! ' he called out , ` what are you doing down there ? ' ' I am listening to what is going on in the world , ' replied the man . ` Come with me in my ship , ' said the Simpleton . So the man was only too glad , and got in beside him ; and the ship flew , and flew , and flew through the air , till again from his outlook the Simpleton saw a man on the road below , who was hopping on one leg , while his other leg was tied up behind his ear . So he hailed him , calling out : ` Hallo ! what are you doing , hopping on one leg ? ' ' I ca n't help it , ' replied the man . ' I walk so fast that unless I tied up one leg I should be at the end of the earth in a bound . '
` Come with us on my ship , ' he answered ; and the man made no objections , but joined them ; and the ship flew XXXXX , and on , and on , till suddenly the Simpleton , looking down on the road below , beheld a man aiming with a gun into the distance .
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