The Gold Colt and the Fire Dragon Shirt-2

To which Bigmouth replied, "Oh, nothing, except that when he moves his bowels silver and

gold come out."

In an instant Skinflint's anger evaporated and he hastened to ask, "Where did you get hold

of this beast?"

"I dreamt a dream the night before last," began Bigmouth. "I met a white-bearded old man who

said to me, 'Bigmouth, the colt who used to carry gold and silver ingots for the God of

Wealth has been demoted and sent down to Earth. Go to the northeast and catch him. When he

moves his bowels, silver and gold come out. If you catch him, you'll make a fortune.' Then

the old man gave me a push and I woke up. I didn't take it seriously, thinking it to be

nothing but a dream. I turned over and fell asleep again. However, as soon as I closed my

eyes, the old man reappeared and urged me to hurry up. 'The horse will fall into another's

hand


s if you delay!' he said, and gave me another push which woke me up again. I put on my

clothes and ran out. In the northeast I saw a ball of fire. When I ran over, sure enough,

there was the colt, grazing contentedly. So I led him home. The following day, I set up an

incense burner and as soon as I lit the incense, the colt began to produce silver ingots

from its behind."

"Did it really?" asked Skinflint eagerly.