"i am a traveler, and as i was very thirsty i came to the well in the hopes of quenching my thirst, but i could find no bucket with which to draw the water. so i climbed into the tree, much vexed, and waited for some one to come. just at that moment, while i was thirstily and impatiently waiting, you noble ladies appeared, as if in answer to my great need. therefore i pray you of your mercy give me some water to drink, for i am a thirsty traveler in a strange land."