Circle Round A Horse for Hire
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Sep 10, 2024 Dive into a captivating Haitian and Creole tale featuring farmers Jean and Claude, who face financial woes after their horse disappears. They humorously negotiate a horse rental with their wealthy neighbor, Pierre, but help arrives in the form of a clever carpenter named Marie. A series of comical hijinks ensues as they navigate a horse's carrying capacity and market day debates. Ultimately, unexpected friendships bloom, sparking listener imagination through imaginative storytelling and shared favorite moments.
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Renegotiate When Circumstances Change
- When unexpected changes happen, try to communicate and renegotiate rather than stubbornly enforcing deals.
- Reasonable understanding after a changed situation prevents unnecessary conflict and unfair outcomes.
Two Struggling Farmers
- Jean and Claude are two poor yam farmers whose harvests barely feed them and leave them worried each night.
- They discover their horse missing just before market day and worry it will ruin their chance to sell yams.
Stingy Neighbor Demands Payment
- Jean and Claude visit their rich neighbor Pierre to ask to borrow a horse but find him stingy and mocking.
- Pierre offers to rent a horse for an exorbitant price, taking their two copper coins as a down payment.