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There was a dense forest near a village. In this forest there was an old well near which lived a blind snake. The snake was poisonous, but because it was blind, it did not harm anyone. It would lie in the sun by the well and thank God. One day, a woodcutter came to the well while cutting wood in the forest. When he saw the blind snake, he backed away in fear. But the snake did not move or bite.

The woodcutter gathered courage and asked:
“Will you harm me?” The snake replied in a soft voice:
“I am blind and do not hurt anyone. You should not worry.” The woodcutter felt sorry for it. Every day after work, he would keep milk for the snake. After some time, the snake said:
“You have done me a favor. In return, I will give you a gold coin every day.” Thus, the woodcutter would come every day, keep milk and take a coin. He became prosperous. One day his greedy son came along. When he saw the gold coins, he said to his father:
“This snake must be sitting on some treasure. Why not kill it and take out the entire treasure?” The next day, as soon as the snake started giving coins, the boy picked up the axe and struck it hard. The snake escaped but was injured. In anger, it bit the boy and he died there. The snake groaned and said:
“Greed has turned friendship into enmity. Now neither you will get the coin, nor will I get milk.” The woodcutter regretted his son’s greed all his life.