Directions: Sentences of a paragraph are given below in jumbled order. Arrange the sentences in the right order to form a meaningful and coherent paragraph.

A. He allowed the horse to eat of his oats, gave the ox an abundance of hay, and fed the dog with meat from his own table.

B. He received them kindly, lighted a fire, and warmed them.

C. Grateful for these favors, they determined to repay him to the best of their ability.

D. A horse, ox, and dog, driven to great straits by the cold, sought shelter and protection from a man.