The jester wore his cap and bell. During the banquet the king laughed so hard at his jests; so did the entire court. Only that his son remained glum and silent. At the end the king called his jester to thank for the entertainment. Jester frankly admitted he didn’t utter a word.
“I know your cap and bell took over.” The king took the cap and slapped it on his son’s head. “Son let your cap and bell be your company.”Hardly had the young man worn it he went into a giggle that made the entire court roll on the ground with laughter. King and the queen were also rolling in mirth. Throughout this the bell was struck dumb . ‘Before a giggle becomes a joke I had better leave.”murmured the jester So he did unnoticed.