Rabbi Achiya, the son of Abah, said, "I sojourned once in Ludik, and was entertained by a certain wealthy man on the Sabbath day. The table was spread with a sumptuous repast, and the dishes were of silver and gold. Before making a blessing over the meal the master of the house said, ( Unto the Lord belongeth the earth, with all that it contains.' After the blessing he said, ( The heavens are the heavens of the Lord, but the earth hath He given to the children of men.* I said to my host, ( I trust you will excuse me, my dear sir, if I take the liberty of asking you how you have merited this prosperity? ' He answered, { 1 was formerly a butcher, and I always selected the finest cattle to be killed for the Sabbath, in order that the people might have the best meat on that day. To this, I believe firmly, I owe my prosperity. I replied, ( Blessed be the Lord, that He hath given thee all this. '