Mean Mischief or Hard Adventure

Oh, I'm such an idiot! Such an idiot! I wanted to become a master artisan so I chose a trade, begged a master to teach me, and bought a training manual. And what happened? I lost my book!

I spent every coin I had on that book hoping I could make it all back with my new skills. Without it I'm broke and without a job! Maybe after a few months I could pull together enough money for a new book, but if I found the one I lost, that would be the end of my sorrows!

Look, I saw this suspicious guy take off towards the docks with something under his arm. He must have taken my book when I dropped it! If I can't get my book back, there'll be nothing left for me to do but ask for handouts! Please help!

I don't believe my eyes! That's my book! Remember this lesson - if you decide to learn a profession, choose wisely and keep the book safe! You'll have to pay through the nose for a second chance to learn something useful!