n.住在乡下房子的人；佃农

A cottager had a hen, which laid everyday a golden egg. 很久以前有一个人。一次他看见人家大门上挂着一个很大的铃铛，就想把它偷来。

A COTTAGER and his wife had a Hen that laid a golden egg every day. 一个农夫和他的妻子有一只能天天下一个金蛋的母鸡。

There were besides,the Cottager and his wife,and three young sturdy children,brown as berries. 此外就是户主和他的老婆，三个壮健结实的孩子，皮肤黝黑，像熟浆果一样。

The hen and the golden eggs A cottager had a hen, which laid everyday a golden egg. 很久以前有一个人。一次他看见人家大门上挂着一个很大的铃铛，就想把它偷来。

After some time the Cottager, afraid that the Snake would bite him also, endeavored to make peace, and placed some bread and salt in the hole. 过了一段时间，农场主害怕毒蛇又会再咬自己，就在蛇的洞口放了些面包和盐，以求和解。