"I have no bread right now," he said to them. "I usually ask the travelers to provide that part of the meal. But what I have will hold you until tomorrow when I can get more provisions."
Night came. The hermit prepared a bed of straw for his guests and they were so tired that they slept soundly until daybreak when they found the hermit ready to go to get some provisions.
"Here are some pitchers of milk," he said. "And this afternoon I will bring some better refreshments and you will lack nothing in my home. Don't go outside, however, as there are bandits which infest this part of the country. Wait for the help which will be necessary for you to reach Frankfort. I promise that I will bring you everything you need on my return."
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