they worked hard for many hours . at length grew hungry , so the young woman was sent home to bring them food , and also to give the horses their dinner . when she went into the stables , she suddenly saw the heavy pack - saddle of the speckled mare just over her head . she jumped and said to herself : ' suppose that pack - saddle were to fall and kill me , how dreadful it would be ! ' and she sat down just under the pack - saddle she was so much afraid of , and began to cry .
to bring the family food , and also to give the horses their dinner .
why was the young woman sent home ?
why was the young woman sent home ?