TLDR;
The video tells the story of a teacher, Ms. Pines, leaving school and giving gifts to her students. One student receives an empty diary and feels bad until she hears the story of the miller's son who receives a cat. The cat helps the son become wealthy and marry a princess, showing that even seemingly useless things can be valuable. The student then decides to keep the diary and use it to write stories.
- A teacher gives gifts to students before leaving.
- One student gets an empty diary and feels disappointed.
- The story of the miller's son and his cat illustrates how something seemingly useless can be valuable.
- The student decides to use the diary to write stories.
Ms. Pines' Farewell Gift [0:10]
Ms. Pines is leaving school, and all the students are sad because they are going to miss her. She gave everyone little souvenirs as a parting gift. One of the students received an empty diary, which made her feel bad because everyone else got toys or fancy stationery. She wonders what she will do with just a diary when all the other kids are showing off their lovely gifts.
The Miller's Inheritance [0:57]
The story begins with a miller who has three sons. When the miller is on his deathbed, he divides his possessions among them. The eldest son inherits the mill, the second son gets the donkey, and the youngest son receives only the cat. The elder brothers can use their inheritances for trade and earning money, but they see no value in the cat. As a result, they kick the youngest brother and his cat out of their home.
The Cat's Plan [2:22]
One day, the youngest son is sitting with his cat, feeling dejected. The cat tells him not to worry and assures him that everything will be fine. The cat asks his master to get him a pair of shoes and a bag. The master is hesitant because he has very little money left, but he trusts the talking cat and buys him the requested items.
The Cat's Cleverness [3:02]
The cat, now equipped with boots and a bag, goes into the nearby forest. He finds a rabbit hole and places the bag at the entrance. When a rabbit comes out, it gets caught in the bag. The cat ties the bag and takes the rabbit to his master, presenting it as dinner. The cat then cooks a delicious meal for his master.
Gifts for the King [4:03]
After the meal, the cat returns to the rabbit hole and catches another rabbit. This time, he takes the rabbit to the king's palace, claiming it is a gift from his Lord, the Marquis of Carrabas. The king thanks the cat and sends his gratitude to the Marquis. The cat continues this charade for many days, regularly bringing gifts to the king in the name of the Marquis of Carrabas.
The Ogre's Downfall [4:56]
One day, the cat hears about a nasty ogre who everyone is scared of. The cat decides to meet the ogre and asks why everyone is so afraid of him. The ogre boasts about his power to take any shape he wants, even turning into a lion. The cat pretends to be unafraid, saying he is only scared of rabbits. The ogre then transforms into a rabbit, and the cat immediately pounces on him and kills him.
Becoming the Marquis of Carrabas [6:10]
The next day, the cat asks his master to bathe in the lake outside the forest. While the master is bathing, the cat steals his clothes and hides them. He then runs to the highway and waits for the king's carriage. When the carriage passes, the cat cries out for help, telling the king that his master is in the lake and someone stole his clothes, and he doesn't want him to catch a cold.
Royal Recognition [7:04]
The king recognizes the cat as the one who has been bringing him gifts from the Marquis of Carrabas. He immediately stops the carriage and sends his men to retrieve clothes from the castle for the master. The third son, now dressed in royal clothes, looks very handsome. The king invites him to ride with him and his daughter, addressing him as the Marquis of Carrabas, and offers to take him to his place of stay.
The Ogre's Castle [7:41]
The cat sits with the driver and directs him to the ogre's castle. Upon arrival, the cat opens the carriage door and announces that they have arrived home, addressing his master as the Marquis. The king is impressed by the third son's humility and manners.
Happily Ever After [8:16]
The king decides to marry his daughter to the third son. The young couple happily agrees, and they live happily ever after. The story concludes by emphasizing that the cat, who everyone thought was useless, was actually extremely helpful and changed everything for the third son.
The Diary's Potential [8:37]
Inspired by the story, the student decides to keep the empty diary close to her and use it to write great stories. She realizes that even something that seems useless can have great potential.