Pikne's Bagpipes

In prehistoric times, Oldfather had a lot to do to keep the world in order bring, and that took up all his time from morning to evening, like that that he didn't pay attention to some things that happened here and there behind his back proceeded. Giants have been opposed to each other since the beginning of the world often disturbed the peace. So Pikne and old Tühi had one For a while they tried their strength against each other and fought to see who would be Both would gain the upper hand. Although the men meet each other day and night lying in wait and racking their brains as to whether they could find one If they were supposed to commit a violent coup or use cunning - they did not yet the right moment to carry out their attacks found. Then it happened once that Pikne, from the constant watch became tired, dozed off and soon slept like a log; Unfortunately, he had forgotten to pick up his bagpipes where the instrument would otherwise always find its place. The deep one Sleep closed his eyes and ears so tightly that the man could neither see still heard what was happening near him. The old Tühi, the enemy almost always traced every step, found the Pikne sleeping, stepped up gently on his toes, picked up the bagpipes from the side of the sleeping and set off with his robbery. Through this He now hoped to annoy the Thunderer's father the most and gain power to weaken it so that he hid the tool that was used until the worst means of punishment for the inhabitants of hell had been. When Pikne woke up from his sleep, his eyes were wide opened the door, he immediately saw what a loss he was suffering while he was sleeping. the enemy had caused. That none other than old Tühi Bagpipes could have been stolen, he knew that straight away; alone like Should he begin to surrender the property stolen from him to the clutches of To snatch away the thief again? He probably had the thing with them He could have sued for theft and asked him for help, but that would have meant he would have would betray his own carelessness, and Grandfather would be angry with him chastised on top of that. These thoughts bothered the Pikne For a while he was very worried and he usually took refuge in lonely places Nobody saw him. Old Tühi, the otherwise hulking one like a calf and simple in every way, but had his own skin always knew how to protect themselves from pikne. Otherwise he feared Pikne's bagpipes like the plague, so that he ran away from afar; but now I could he dares a little more. He knew many a secret loophole where Pikne's arrows could not harm him: on the bottom of the sea he could he would be without worries before Pikne. Pikne thought the same when he heard the old one Tühi didn't notice for days that he was somewhere under the water would sit in hiding, but he always couldn't find a practical plan like that could get hold of the enemy and take the bagpipes back from him. There One day he suddenly had a wonderful idea He didn't hesitate to execute either. He took the form of a small As a boy, he went early in the morning to a village on the beach and did research there asked whether it might not be possible to work for a fisherman somewhere step.

A wealthy fisherman named Lijon said after seeing the fine Listened to the boy's speech: "I don't have a herd of cattle where I am could need your kind, but I want to test you to see if over time you cannot be turned into an assistant in fishing can. You look to me like a creature of clever mind when you If you are now also diligent and obedient, we can easily trade come to an agreement." When he went to the lake the following morning, he took it boys with him, and taught him how to handle fishing rods and nets and everything to take care of the other responsibilities of a fisherman. After just a few After a few days he found that the lively apprentice was of use to him, everyone He grasped the hand movements easily and helped his master at every step knew to be. Gradually the boy became his right hand, so to speak that the fisherman no longer went fishing alone. The Other fishermen mockingly called the boy Lijon's poodle. The boy But he didn't take offense at the nickname, he was happy about it unexpected happiness that he is now up every day from morning to evening could drive on the water, where the enemy was surely somewhere kept hidden from the ground.

Now it happened that old Tühi had to marry his son wanted to give the wedding guests splendid celebrations so that the people still would have long to tell about his wealth; -- Vanity is for him Hell the worst tickle! The old hellfather stretched his paws everywhere he hoped to catch a catch, but most wanted to he to cut the grain from fields in which others had sown, so that he had no more trouble than the diligence of others to bag. So one day he ended up at the lake, where it was Fisherman had laid out his nets at night. He just got it leisurely the fish out of the mesh as the fisherman with the Boys came to pull out the nets. The boy's lynx eye was with him In a flash of lightning you can see the enemy under the water from far away. He pulled his master aside and whispered in his ear what the matter was, that their catch had been so bad in the last few days. "One "The thief's hand is fiddling with the net right now," he said, following along The landlord's outstretched finger drew his eye to the thief, who was just opening was at work at the bottom of the lake and those coming were not noticed. But Lijon was a skilled magician He knew how to banish the thief's paw in the act, so that the thief wouldn't could hope to get away without him. Than he all secret customs After completing the order, he went home with the boy said jokingly: “May he pay for the fish by tomorrow morning, how much They got caught in the net!" When they came to the lake the next morning, To pull out the nets, Grandfather Tühi was caught in the snare found moored, and could not get loose, but was forced to come under the fisherman's eyes. As now his head with When the net rose to the surface of the water, he rebuked him Fisherman with a rowan oar gives a few blows in greeting, that the little man's ears were ringing. Then both of them took a seat on the bank Fischer and his boy got their clubs at hand and set about helping him to pay thieves his wages. Although the boy was slight His physique seemed to be, but his blows tasted so bitter that they went through old Tühi's bones and took his breath away threatened to behave. Then Tühi began to scream and beg: “Forgive me this time, brother, and just listen to my apology. Necessity drives the ox to the well, and need also drove me, poor man, to yours Network. I have my son's wedding coming up at home, like you You know, you can't do anything without fish. And since I don't have any myself had nets, I had to catch some fish from your nets on Borg take. This was my first offense against you and will be mine too last stay. I don't want to forget the bathroom that you have as long as I live warmed me up today. Your boy teased me so well that... "I can't feel my bones and can't move my hand or foot." Fischer replied: “May our deal be done this time. You I now know my networks and will certainly introduce you another time know how to take care of them. Put the fish bag on your back and then leave out of my sight so that I can no longer see your heels, or else --!” With these words he showed him the stick. Old Tühi kissed him Fischer's feet in thanks for getting away with such an easy purchase was. But even though he already had a load of strange fish in his bag, So he wanted to catch another fish that he could use for that the most delicious dish. He began to speak to the fisherman with sweet words ask to be a guest at his son's wedding, because he hoped to get hold of the fisherman's soul there by force or by cunning. The fisherman promised to come if he also brought the boy with him could. Old Tühi thought: “Excellent, luck seems to me to be cheaper than I imagined, here I get two for offered one." "As far as I'm concerned, bring the brat with you if you're alone “Don’t want to come!” he called out, taking his leave and dragging his hand forward Pain continues in stiff limbs.

Although the old Tühi is now usually a felt through and through, so He gave his son a splendid wedding wherever it was Nothing was missing, just abundance, splendor and jubilation at every turn unfolded before the eyes of the guests. Tühi showed them his immeasurable wealth of money and treasures, with which in his stores Boxes and crates were filled to the brim. He also left many things play wondrous instruments and perform even more wondrous dances, as no one else understood except his household servants. »Please him but that he takes out the bagpipes, the one behind seven locks and lets us play a song on it!" said the boy secretly to his master. The fisherman complied with his wish and began to immediately tell the father of hell to give them his wonderful Show the bagpipes and give the wedding guests a piece of it to enjoy let play.

Old Tühi went into the hall for the second time without suspecting anything. He brought out the heavenly thunderer's bagpipes from behind seven locks, put his five fingers on its neck and began to blow with all your might. But his playing gave a grayish sound. »Don't get angry and don't take offense if I go straight to you say that you will no longer become masters of the bagpipes; my Shepherd boy could probably do better. Yes, you could still do it with him "Go into apprenticeship every day." Tühi, who didn't suspect any fraud, gave it Boys hold the bagpipes in their hands. Did you see a miracle there? Instead of As a boy, old Pikne himself suddenly stands there and blows the bagpipes so powerful that the evil spirit and his servants fell to the ground falls. Pikne then hurried away with the fisherman, very pleased that they had succeeded in the ruse so admirably.

When they had walked some distance, they both sat down on the edge of a wide stone to rest. This is where Pikne started Wanted to blow the bagpipes, whereupon he told the fisherman what For lists he used to give his bagpipes to old Tühi again to decrease. During the conversation, rain suddenly fell, which... parched earth refreshed again after seven moons. Pikne thanked When he departed, he told his former brother and promised his prayers always to be heard. From that time on, Lijon is the middleman between Gods and men and to this day in this honorary position remained.