A man driving fast along a quiet country lane drove (by accident) over a cockerel standing in the middle of the road. Beset with guilt, he looks about and sees a farmhouse not too far away. He drives to the house, and upon knocking on the door is met by the woman of the house. He says, 'I'm terribly sorry but I think I drove over and killed one of your cockerels that happened to be on the road not too far from here. If possible I'd like to replace it.' The lady replies, 'Suit yourself, the rest of the hens are at the back of the house