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Scene 1 · Intermediate
Der Esel bricht nach Bremen auf
The donkey leaves for Bremen
German
Ein Mann besaß einen Esel, der viele Jahre lang Getreidesäcke zur Mühle getragen hatte. Er hatte unermüdlich gearbeitet, doch mit dem Alter ließen seine Kräfte nach. Für die schwere Arbeit war er immer weniger geeignet. Sein Herr begann deshalb zu überlegen, wie er sich die Kosten für das Futter sparen könnte.
English translation
A man owned a donkey that had carried sacks of grain to the mill for many years. He had worked tirelessly, but as he grew older, his strength began to fade. He was less and less suited to heavy work. So his master began to wonder how he could save money on feed.
German
Der Esel ahnte, dass ihm Gefahr drohte, und lief davon. Er machte sich auf den Weg nach Bremen. „Dort kann ich bestimmt Stadtmusikant werden“, dachte er.
English translation
The donkey sensed that danger was looming and ran away. He set off for Bremen. “I’m sure I can become a town musician there,” he thought.
Continue with Die Bremer Stadtmusikanten
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