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Scene 1 · Intermediate
L'asino parte per Brema
The donkey leaves for Bremen
Italian
Un uomo aveva un asino che per molti anni aveva portato senza stancarsi i sacchi di grano al mulino. Con il tempo, però, le forze dell'animale erano diminuite e lavorare gli riusciva sempre più difficile. Il padrone aveva allora cominciato a pensare a come liberarsi della spesa per il suo cibo.
English translation
A man had a donkey that had carried sacks of grain to the mill without tiring for many years. Over time, however, the animal grew weaker, and working became harder and harder for him. His owner then began thinking about how to get rid of the expense of feeding him.
Italian
L'asino ha intuito il pericolo ed è scappato, mettendosi in cammino verso Brema.
English translation
The donkey sensed the danger and ran away, setting off for Bremen.
Italian
«Là potrò sicuramente fare il musicante della città», ha pensato.
English translation
“I can surely become a town musician there,” he thought.
Continue with I musicanti di Brema
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