But the poor man had nothing, save one little ewe lamb, which he had bought and nourished up: and it grew up together with him, and with his children; it did eat of his own meat, and drank of his own cup, and lay in his bosom, and was unto him as a daughter.
But the poor man owned nothing except one small sheep, which he bought and raised. It grew up with him and his kids, sharing his food and drink, resting in his embrace, and he treated it like a daughter.