Grimms' fairy tales

There was once on a time a soldier who for many years had served the King faithfully, but when the war came to an end could serve no longer because of the many wounds which he had received. The King said to him, Thou mayst return to thy home, I need thee no longer, and thou wilt not receive any more money, for he only receives wages who renders me service for them. Then the soldier did not know how to earn a living, went away greatly troubled, and walked the whole day, until ...