The laborer's work was made easier, as agreed, but others around him began to suffer as their work was spoiled and their tools blunted. They accused the labourer of witchcraft and he was sacked.
"I'll thank thee to leave me alone," he raged at the brownie. "I want none of thy help!" Yallery Brown screeched with laughter, and told the labourer that now he'd been thanked, and the man would be poor ever after.