Chickens
A long time ago, Master Superspin Anansi wanted to surprise the Governor of his country with half a village. "If you give me two chickens, I'll come back with half a village," he said. "I'd like to see that," laughed the Governor. "Is that all you need? Two chickens?" - "Well no..." Anansi hesitated. There you have it, thought the Governor. "Would you add one of your coats, and uh... one of your stabbing hats, and uh... one of your sabers and one of uh..." - "My medals?" asked the Governor mockingly. "Clean," said Anansi, "one of your medals and one of your boats. That's all."
