A Jewish merchant sold his wares in a distant land at great profit. A man who had noticed it returned home with him in the caravan and induced him to remain a little behind. Then he robbed him of all he possessed and was on the point of killing him, saying, “If I spare your life you are sure to tell." When the Jew was dying he saw a bird on a tree, and said, “This bird will bear witness against you."
The man went away with all the money and becoming richer became a favourite of the king. One day a dish was brought to the table of a rare bird shot by a hunter. On the cover being removed the man recognised the same bird and he laughed. The king pressed for an explanation and the man had to tell the truth whereupon the king ordered him to the hanged and the property returned to the family of the murdered man.