Thus situated, he sat all day without victuals, under the shade of a tree.

Towards night, the wind arose, and as there was great appearance of a heavy rain, he thought of passing the night among the branches of the trees, to secure himself from wild beasts.

About sunset a woman, returning from the labours of the field, stopped to observe him, and perceiving that he was weary and dejected, inquired into his situation, which he briefly explained to her; whereupon, with looks of great compassion, she took up his saddle and bridle, and told him to follow her.

Having conducted him into her hut, she lighted up a lamp, spread a mat on the floor, and told him he might remain there for the night.

She then went out, and returned in a short time with a fine fish, which, having half broiled, she gave him for supper.