The Mischievous Companions

What mischief do the companions of the woodman commit?

Choose the correct answer:

A. One companion steals the gold and silver axe from the woodman.

B. One companion builds a monument at the river in honor of Mercury.

C. One companion tries to get a gold and silver axe in the same way.

D. One companion scolds the woodman for taking the axe away from Mercury.

Answer

Answer: C. One companion tries to get a gold and silver axe the same way.

After the woodman tells his companions what happened to him, one of the mischievous companions tries to get a gold and silver axe in the same way. This shows that the companions were not honorable and sought to replicate the woodman's trickery to acquire their own riches.

The companions' actions reflect their greed and lack of integrity. Instead of learning a lesson from the woodman's encounter with Mercury and respecting the consequences of dishonesty, they choose to follow in his deceitful footsteps. This ultimately leads to their downfall as they attempt to deceive Mercury as well.

In summary, the companions' mischief highlights the negative consequences of dishonesty and the importance of integrity in one's actions.