When he found it was King Fortunatus's golden wig, he took it for Mardi Gras, though the horse warned him against it. It took him to the king and stayed in the forest, in a hut of branches, while Jean went to work for the king as a stable boy. The horses he cared for did so much better than the others' horses that he roused their envy.
When he discovered the golden wig was King Fortunatus's property, he decided to bring it to Mardi Gras, despite the horse's advice against it. The horse led him to meet the king and they settled in the forest, residing in a simple hut made of branches, while Jean began working for the king as a stable boy. As a result, the horses under his care showed significant improvement over those of the other boys, causing resentment among them.