Here is a summary of the story of the young man who can speak to the animals:
- A father sent his son to school for ten years
- After that time, the son came home to a big feast with many noble men
- They asked him to share one thing he had learned and he shared that he learned the language of animals
- The men laughed and mocked, and his father ordered for him to be killed
- The slaves would not follow through as they knew it was wrong.
- The young man traveled far and came to a treasurer.
- Upon arriving, one hundred dogs arrived to the castle of the treasurer as well.
- The treasurer was confused, but the boy informed him that one hundred assassins were going to attack the castle that night.
- His warning saved the treasurer, and he was forever grateful.
- The young man traveled again and came to a King.
- The King's daughter was sick because the frogs croaked all night and refused her sleep.
- The man resolved the issues with the frogs and the King was forever grateful.
- He traveled again and met a couple companions.
- One day some birds were flying overhead and his companion asked why they were singing so joyfully.
- The man informed them that they were celebrating being in the presence of one who was about to become the Pope.
- A bird landed on the young man's head and soon thereafter he was made the Pope.
- He asked for his father, the treasurer, and the King. They all arrived and were fearful.
- He showed his father that others had valued his skills, and his father begged for forgiveness.
- He was granted forgiveness and they lived happily together.
Italian Popular Tales by Thomas Fredrick Crane
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