“My melodies bring tears to the eyes of all women.”
“No, my music is better,” Kental disagreed. “My scores are more enchanting than anything! Your music couldn’t move a cow, my poor Michal.”
“And what do you think? That your scores would make it dance?”
The dispute was in full swing when a peasant passed by, leading his cow back home from the field. The two musicians saw an opportunity to put their theories to the test.
“Hello there,” they said. “Would you mind if we played something for your cow?”
“Well, if it gives you pleasure, why not? She’s seen a lot worse in her day, I can tell you.”
Michal warmed his hands, tuned his balalaika (a stringed instrument of Russian origin) and played the most beautiful melody ever heard by a cow. But without
result – the beast ruminated without moving an ear.
Vexed, Michal passed the instrument to his compatriot, who played a lively score with the same result – no reaction from the cow.
“It’s a lost cause,” Michal cried.
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