The man stopped his work and laughed . ' I am Tree Comber , ' he answered proudly ; ` and the greatest wish of my life is to wrestle with Shepherd Paul . ' ` May all your wishes be fulfilled as easily , for I am Shepherd Paul , and can wrestle with you at once , ' replied the lad ; and he seized Tree Comber and flung him with such force to the ground that he sank up to his knees in the earth . However , in a moment he was up again , and catching hold of Paul , threw him so that he sank up to his waist ; but then it was Paul 's turn again , and this time the man was buried up to his neck . ` That is enough , ' cried he ; ' I see you are a smart fellow , let us become friends . ' ` Very good , ' answered Paul , and they continued their journey together . By-and-by they reached a man who was grinding stones to powder in his hands , as if they had been nuts . ` Good morning , ' said Paul politely ; ` upon my word , you must be a strong fellow ! ' ' I am Stone Crusher , ' answered the man , and the greatest wish of my life is to wrestle with Shepherd Paul . ' ` May all your wishes be as easily fulfilled , for I am Shepherd Paul , and will wrestle with you at once , ' and the sport began . After a short time the man declared himself beaten , and begged leave to go with them ; so they all three travelled together . A little further on they came upon a man who was kneading iron as if it had been dough . ` Good morning , ' said Paul , ` you must be a strong fellow . ' ' I am Iron Kneader , and should like to fight Shepherd Paul , ' answered he . ` Let us begin at once then , ' replied Paul ; and on this occasion also , Paul got the better of his foe , and they all four continued their journey . At midday they entered a forest , and Paul stopped suddenly . ` We three will go and look for game , ' he said , ` and you , Tree Comber , will stay behind and prepare a good supper for us . ' So Tree Comber set to work to boil and roast , and when dinner was nearly ready , a little dwarf with a pointed beard strolled up to the place . ` What are you cooking ? ' asked he , ` give me some of it . '
` I 'll give you some XXXXX your back , if you like , ' answered Tree Comber rudely .
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