For a long time the youth walked on . By evening he was miles away . He felt hungry again , and , having still some provisions left , thought he had better make ready his supper . When it was all spread out he cried as before , ` Anyone who cares to share my meal is welcome . ' He heard a sound overhead like the flapping of wings , and a shadow was cast upon the ground . Then a huge griffin appeared , saying : ' I heard someone giving an invitation to eat ; is there anything for me ? ' ` Why not ? ' said the youth . ` Come down and take all you want . There wo n't be much left after this . ' So the griffin alighted and ate his fill , saying , as he flew away , ` Call me if you need me . ' ` What a hurry he was in ! ' the youth said to himself . ` He might have been able to direct me to the church , for I shall never find it alone . ' He gathered up his things , and started to walk a little farther before resting . He had not gone far when all of a sudden he saw the church ! He soon came to it , or rather to the wide and deep moat which surrounded it without a single bridge by which to cross . It was too late to attempt anything now ; and , besides , the poor youth was very tired , so he lay down on the ground and fell fast asleep . Next morning , when he awoke , he began to wish himself over the moat ; and the thought occurred to him that if only the red ox were there , and thirsty enough to drink up all the water in the moat , he might walk across it dry shod . Scarcely had the thought crossed his brain before the ox appeared and began to drink up the water .
The grateful youth hastened across XXXXX soon as the moat was dry , but found it impossible to penetrate the thick walls and strong iron doors of the church . '
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