Mean Old Mickle

Once, there lived a mean old farmer named Mickle in a little thatched cottage. He hoarded his wealth in the form of gold coins, hidden in the roof of his cottage inside an old leather bag. Despite having plenty, Mickle refused to help anyone in need, always claiming he didn’t have a single penny. He was also unkind to animals, often throwing stones at birds to chase them away. One day, a little wren, searching for a place to build its nest, stumbled upon Mickle’s hidden bag of gold coins. Thinking it was food, the bird began pulling at the string of the bag. What will the bird and its friends do with the gold coins? Will Mickle face the consequences of his selfishness? How will the villagers react to the greedy farmer's misfortune? Read this delightful story to discover how Mickle pay for his bad deeds.