Nama

: Sukma Wardani
Kelas
: XI-AK
B. Studi : Bahasa Inggris
Hari/Tgl : Kamis, 19 Mei 2016

The Golden Slug (Keong Mas)

In the ancient time, lived a young man named Galoran. He was respected
because of his wealth and honor. His parents were nobleman so he could live with
luxury. However, he was very wasteful and every day just squandered the wealth of
his parents.
One day, his parents died, but he did not care and continued to spend
money as well as before. Because his life was so extravagant, all the treasure that
he had was running out and he became an unemployed person. Many people
sympathized with him and offered a job. But every time he got the job, he just
dallied and it made him always be fired. Several months later, there was a wealthy
widow who interested him. He married the widow and of course, he was very
happy to be living in luxury again.
The widow had a daughter who was very diligent and clever to weave. Her
name is Jambean, a beautiful girl and had been famous because of her weaving.
However, Galoran did not like the girl, because the girl often scolded him because
of his laziness. Finally, he threatened to torture and kill Jambean. He revealed the
plan to his wife and the wife was very sad to hear of the threat.
Hearing the news, Jambean was very sad but she volunteered herself to be
killed by her father. She told that she wanted to be dumped into a dam and did not
burry under the ground after the death. The mother agreed and did all of her
wants. In the dam, her body and head suddenly turned into the golden slugs.
Several years later, there are two widows who were looking for firewood.
They were kindred, the first widow named Mbok Sambega Rondo and the second
called Mbok Rondo Sembagil. When looking for the firewood in the jungle, they
were very surprised because of finding the beautiful golden slugs. They brought it
and maintained at home.
Once they brought the snails, there was always a miracle every day. Their
kitchen was always filled with the delicious food when they came home from work.
They were very surprised, and wanted to know the person who made those foods.
They pretended to go to work and hid in the back of the house. A few moments
later, there was a beautiful girl came from the inside of the conch and she began
to cook the delicious meals.

Both widows then secretly held and did not let the girl to get into the snail
anymore. The girl apparently was Jambean who had been killed by her father. Both
widows then allowed her to stay with them. Because of their versatility in
weaving, she got her famous back and made a handsome prince attracted. In the
end, she married the prince and lived happily.