All About a Cow

There was a wealthy landlord who was always on the lookout for milch cows, which he bought for his cattle farm. One day, he went to the weekly market and spotted a cow with her calf, presumably for sale. Curious, he approached the owner and asked, “Is she for sale?”

“If she weren’t, I wouldn’t have brought her to the market!” replied the owner, a hint of humor in his voice.

“Does she give good milk?” the landlord inquired.

“I’m her owner. Would I ever claim she doesn’t produce good milk?” the owner responded with confidence.

“Is she docile? Will she kick?” the landlord pressed on, wanting to ensure the cow’s temperament.

“If you provoke her, she’ll certainly attack. A man gets angry when he’s provoked, doesn’t he?” the owner replied, drawing a parallel that made the landlord think.

“Alright, how much milk does she give?” the landlord asked, eager to finalize the deal.

“I can’t say that exactly. But I can assure you, she’ll give as much milk as she has,” the owner assured him.

The landlord was pleased with the owner’s replies. Feeling confident about his purchase, he agreed to pay the owner a little more than the asking price for both the cow and her calf. Satisfied with the transaction, he led the newly acquired animals home, content with his choice.