he was really a splendid worker ; but a dangerous eater , like a bottomless cask , said the peasant . " such a serving - man could eat up a poor peasant , house and ground , before he noticed it , " said he . he had no more work for him , and the best thing to do would be to go to the king 's castle . so murmur goose - egg went to the king , and was at once given a place , and there was enough to eat and drink in the castle . he was to be the errand - boy , and help the maids fetch wood and water , and do other odd jobs . so he asked what he was to do first .
there was enough to eat and drink in the castle .
why was the castle a good fit for murmur goose-egg ?
why was the castle a good fit for murmur goose-egg ?