The first replied, “All three of us.”

“Yes,” said the host, “that is what I mean.”

The second said, “For money.”

“Of course,” said the host.

The third said, “And quite right too!”

“Certainly it is right,” said the host.

Good meat and drink were now brought to them, and they were well waited on. After the dinner came the payment, and the innkeeper gave the bill to the one who said, “All three of us,” the second said, “For money,” and the third, “and quite right too!”

“Indeed it is right,” said the host, “all three pay, and without money I can give nothing.” They, however, paid still more than he had asked.

The lodgers, who were looking on, said, “These people must be mad.”