He took it into his hands, and went on, eating as he went; and he came to his father and mother, and gave to them, and they ate: but he didn't tell them that he had taken the honey out of the body of the lion.

His father-in-law, the young lady's father, retained him; and he stayed with him three days: so they ate and drink, and lodged there.

So they sat down, ate, and drank, both of them together: and the young lady's father said to the man, "Please be pleased to stay all night, and let your heart be merry."

He arose early in the morning on the fifth day to depart; and the young lady's father said, "Please strengthen your heart and stay until the day declines;" and they both ate.

So he brought him into his house, and gave the donkeys fodder; and they washed their feet, and ate and drink.