the little hare then vanished ; the youth did as he was bid , and the castle servants never noticed that he was carrying off the golden bird . when he reached the inn where his brothers were detained , he delivered them by paying their debt . they set out all together , but as the two elder brothers were jealous of the success of the youngest , they took the opportunity as they were passing by the shores of a lake to throw themselves upon him , seize the golden bird , and fling him in the water . then they continued their journey , taking with them the porcelain maiden , in the firm belief that their brother was drowned . but , happily , he had snatched in falling at a tuft of rushes and called loudly for help . the little hare came running to him , and said ' take hold of my leg and pull yourself out of the water . '
the little hare .
who rescued the youngest son out of the water ?
who rescued the youngest son out of the water ?