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will harness the horse, as we could not possibly carry so much money
ourselves."
The brothers went to the woods and Ivan proceeded to gather the oak
leaves, which he rubbed between his hands, the dust falling to the
ground and turning into gold pieces as quickly as it fell.
When quite a pile had accumulated Ivan turned to Tarras and asked if he
had rubbed enough leaves into money, whereupon Tarras replied: "Thank
you, Ivan; that will be sufficient for this time."
Ivan then said: "If you wish more, come to me and I will rub as much as
you want, for there are plenty of leaves."
Tarras, with his tarantas (wagon) filled with gold, rode away to the
city to engage in trade and increase his wealth; and thus both brothers
went their way, Simeon to fight and Tarras to trade.
Simeon's soldiers conquered a kingdom for him and Tarras-Briukhan made
plenty of money.
Some time afterward the two brothers met and confessed to each other
the source from whence sprang their prosperity, but they were not yet
satisfied.
Simeon said: "I have conquered a kingdom and enjoy a very pleasant life,
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