a rich farmer was one day standing in his yard inspecting his fields and gardens. the corn was growing up vigorously and the fruit-trees were heavily laden with fruit. the grain of the year before still lay in such immense heaps on the floors that the rafters could hardly bear it. then he went into the stable, where were well-fed oxen, fat cows, and horses bright as looking-glass. at length he went back into his sitting-room, and cast a glance at the iron chest in which his money lay.