The Mouse, the Bird, and the Sausage

Once upon a time, a little mouse, a little bird, and a sausage got together, kept a household, lived a long time in peace, and gained a lot of wealth. The bird's work was to fly daily in the forest and bring wood. The mouse had to carry water, light the fire and set the table, but the sausage had to cook.

He who is too comfortable always longs for new things! So one day, on the way, the little bird met another bird, to whom it told and praised its excellent opportunity. But the same other bird scolded him as a poor wretch, who had a lot of work, but the two at home had good days. For when the mouse had lit its fire and carried water, it went into its chamber to rest until it was told to set the table. The little sausage stayed at the harbor, saw that the food cooked well, and when it was soon time to eat, it gulped once four through the porridge or the vegetables, so it was larded, salted and prepared. When the little bird came home and laid down its burden, they sat at table, and after the meal they slept until the next morning; and that was a wonderful life.