When they found him on the road outside of town, his clothes were torn to shreds and there were wounds on his body consistent with that of an animal attack; and when he finally awoke some days later, he could not recall the details of the incident. Maybe it was just a bear attack. And though he was a stranger, the village ealdorman cared for him, at least until he recovered enough to travel once again...
 
But in a few weeks' time, his belly had bloated as if he were pregnant. Chickens and

It had only been one at first. The town was big enough that surely one person wouldn't be missed. So you stuffed them into your mouth in a back alley. Two people went in, one guy with a big gut came out, but no one paid much mind. These days anyone could be pregnant, so it was best not to ask pointed questions. A little bit later, your belly's gone down some but not completely and there's an unexpected firmness to your gut, but no big deal. You're hungry again before long and of course you indul