While he is away, he summons the magic horse and fights three times against his father-in-law's enemies. At the end of the tale, the king goes blind, and, according to an astrologer, only milk from the bird that flies over the Jordan river can cure him. The boy rides the horse and finds the bird's milk, while his brothers-in-law buy a fake remedy from a seller.
During his absence, he invokes the magical steed and engages in three battles against his father-in-law's foes. Ultimately, the king becomes blind, according to an astrologer, who claims that only the milk of a bird flying over the Jordan River can heal him. The boy rides the horse and finds the bird's milk, whereas his brothers-in-law purchase a fake remedy from a merchant.