The Wizard and the Hopping Pot

This story is about the legacy of an old man who, in his generousity, uses his pot to brew magical potions and antidotes for other people when they needed his help. Upon his death, he leaves all his belongings to his only son, who has none of the qualities his father had. After his father’s death the son finds the pot and a single slipper inside it together with a note from his father that reads, ”In the fond hope, my son, that you will never need it.”.

Bitter for having nothing left but a pot, the son closes the door on every person who asks for his help. Each time he does so the pot takes on the symptoms of the ones who ask for help. This continues until he finally gives up and provides aid to the town. Upon doing this, the pot’s ailments are removed one by one until finally the mysterious slipper (which fits the foot of the pot perfectly) falls out and together the two walk off into the sunset.