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Filed under Numskull is told that he is to die when his horse breaks wind three times. When this happens he lies down for dead.

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Numskull believes he is dead when pumpkin falls on his head
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Man believes he is to die when he breaks wind. Lies down for deadNumskull is told that he will die when his mouth bleedsMan believes he will die when he gets a scarlet thread on his coatFool, told yellowing soles of his feet sure sign he is going to die, digs his grave and lies in it

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