a miller dies. he leaves a cat to his youngest son. the cat requests a pair of boots. he tells the boy he will make his fortune. the cat makes friends with the king by bringing him wild game in the name of his master. one day, the king rescues the boy from drowning. he dresses him in clothes from his own wardrobe. the king's daughter falls in love with the handsome boy at once. the cat takes possession of a castle for his master by killing an ogre. the boy marries the king's daughter.