Two Wise Brothers

A certain hunter once captured a live otter. He placed it in a cage and made his way to the landlord’s house, intending to present this unusual catch to the landlord in hopes of receiving a handsome reward.

Unfortunately, the landlord was not at home. However, his younger brother, who was slightly tipsy, inquired, “What have you brought?”

“An otter, sir,” replied the hunter.

“Fine. Pluck a pair of its feathers and give them to me,” ordered the landlord’s younger brother.

The hunter left the place without saying another word. On his way, he encountered the landlord and reported how his younger brother had demanded the otter’s feathers.

The landlord, who was also slightly tipsy, laughed and said, “My foolish younger brother must have thought that it was a turtle!”