and now he had no more cause for anxiety, but could buy bread for his wife and children with his gold, and wine into the bargain. he lived joyously and uprightly, gave help to the poor, and did good to every one. when, however, the money came to an end he went to his brother, borrowed a measure that held a bushel, and brought himself some more, but did not touch any of the most valuable things. when for the third time he wanted to fetch something, he again borrowed the measure of his brother. the rich man had, however, long been envious of his brother’s possessions, and of the handsome way of living which he had set on foot, and could not understand from whence the riches came, and what his brother wanted with the measure. then he thought of a cunning trick, and covered the bottom of the measure with pitch, and when he got the measure back a piece of money was sticking in it. he at once went to his brother and asked him, "what hast thou been measuring in the bushel measure?" "corn and barley," said the other. then he showed him the piece of money, and threatened that if he did not tell the truth he would accuse him before a court of justice. the poor man then told him everything, just as it happened. the rich man, however, ordered his carriage to be made ready, and drove away, resolved to use the opportunity better than his brother had done, and to bring back with him quite different treasures.