I’m Death who makes all men equal.’’ Said the man. ‘’ then you’re the one for me; you take rich and poor without distinction. You shall be godfather.’’ Answered Death: ‘’ I will make your child and famous, because the one who has me for a friend shall want for nothing.’’ The man said, ‘’ next Sunday is the baptism. Be there in good time.’’ Death appeared as he had promised and made a perfectly fine godfather.