- "Now look," says the old man, "If you're so eager to find Death, go down this crooked road. I just left him in that grove under a tree, and he's still there.
- He won't hide because you're bragging about killing him.
- See that oak tree? You'll find him right there.
- May God who redeemed mankind save you and mend your ways!"
- That's what he said.
- All of the partiers run to the tree, where they find eight bushels full of new-minted gold florins.
- They're so happy at the sight of the gold that they totally forget about finding Death and plunk themselves down next to the pile of gold.
- The worst one of them speaks first.