A woodcutter once complained of his hard life. He worked and carried heavy loads and could scarcely earn enough to live. One day in the wood he prayed to God and then fell asleep. In a dream he saw a boy telling him, "Make one request and it will be granted; but be careful.” He asked that everything he touched should turn into gold. Then he awoke from his dream and touched his bundle of faggots and lo! it turned into gold. He rejoiced and took his jug to drink some water. The jug and the water turned into gold; he took up his loaf of bread and that also turned into gold. Threatened with starvation he prayed again to God. The young boy re-appeared and took back his gift. No one rejoiced more than the woodcutter.