Canto II

Canto II

The three reached a split in the road almost

As soon as they started. Istray strode forward first, and chose

The far-left trail, to lead him where it would.

Istray had not traveled far when

He met a hayer and harkened to him, motioned

The man aside. Istray trotted to the man, and sat by him, beckoned

The hayer to set. Istray snorted, said,

"I've sighted your straw, kind

Sir, and wonder what price to pay for it?"

The hayer blinked, bemused by the buffoon's bargain.

"The hay is old, and moldy in places. 'Tis not good for any

Use, but for slops for the pigs." Istray sneered, and snickered

"Where you see slops, I see shelter." The hayer shrugged,

'Twas not his duty to deny the odd gentleman's request, no,

But to rid his home of the rotten hay.

The deal was done, and Istray smiled- hay for a home,

Cozy and warm, was what he wanted.

He built his home of hay, by that same spot where

He spent his money for straw. A quick

Shelter, built in a night. No leaks hit his head, and

No labor was spent, building his house of hay!