The Farmer and the Pig

"Hello dearest pig." greeted the farmer,
"May I eat thee?"
"Shant." said the pig.
"I beg thee pardon?" the farmer asked.
"Why can't I eat thee?"
"Thou hast seen it happen before." answered the pig.
"Bosh! That monkey was asking for it." replied the farmer.
"Monkey? I was talking about the doe!" the pig cried.
"Nevertheless, you're still on my plate." the farmer remarked.
The farmer took the apple out of the pig's mouth.​