Return to place in story. Return to place in story. The young woman's offering is the last of her valuable possessions. It is a more symbolic piece of jewelry than a neclace. Return to place in story.
Straw is abundant.
It is best used either as an ingredient in bricks for building or as a food for animals. The king would not have much value for straw, but he would have plenty of it. He would be pleased with the prospect of turning something so abundant and worthless into a precious substance to refill his coffers. Return to place in story. Return to place in story.