Strange Stories From A Chinese Studio.

Summary

A farmer resting by the roadside was warned by a fortune-teller about an ominous aura, predicting he would face financial loss and punishment within three days. Dismissing the warning, the farmer continued his day. However, the next day, while herding his calf, the calf mistook a courier's horse for a tiger and killed it. The authorities were notified, resulting in the farmer facing a minor penalty and being ordered to compensate for the horse. This incident highlights the instinctive behavior of cattle, as they are known to fight off tigers, which prompts herders to protect their livestock when horses approach.

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