Simpleton is a boy who lives with his family in a forest. One day he accompanies his brother John into the forest to cut trees. John hurts his hand and Simpleton helps. A little green man then gives Simpleton a magical golden goose. Simpleton travels with the goose but stops at an inn, where the daughters try to steal goose feathers to become rich. Their attempts cause a commotion that reaches the king's daughter and makes her laugh, lifting her sadness. Simpleton is rewarded with marriage to the princess.