A girl falls into a well. She offers to cook and clean in exchange for lodging and food. Her envious stepsister tries to collect the same reward, but she refuses to cook or clean, and she is punished instead of rewarded.

A man trades his sight for magic. He acquires social stigma twice over, for his unmanly conduct and his lack of sight, but gains the powers of prophecy and strategy.

Falling down wells, throwing coins into wells: gives wishes and boons and power. The giants can be capricious, but they have their customs. Giants value industry, canniness, and self-advocacy. They appreciate a kind and helpful guest.