said the host, "they are not very wise." so they stayed some time in the inn, and said nothing else but, "all three of us," "for money," and "and quite right too!" but they saw and knew all that was going on. it so happened that a great merchant came with a large sum of money, and said, "sir host, take care of my money for me, here are three crazy apprentices who might steal it from me." the host did as he was asked.