so the young man went and lived in the stables. his bed was the grass spread for the cattle, and his companions were the dog, the cat, and the snake, which he had purchased so dearly. these creatures got very fond of him, and would follow him about during the day, and sleep by him at night; the cat used to sleep at his feet, the dog at his head, and the snake over his body, with its head hanging on one side and its tail on the other.