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In doing this, he saw afar off something bright and shining and

calling to his companions said, 'There must be a house no great

way off, for I see a light.' 'If that be the case,' said the ass,

'we had better change our quarters, for our lodging is not the

best in the world!' 'Besides,' added the dog, 'I should not be

the worse for a bone or two, or a bit of meat.' So they walked

off together towards the spot where Chanticleer had seen the

light, and as they drew near it became larger and brighter, till

they at last came close to a house in which a gang of robbers

lived.