Der Fuchs und die Gänse - Märchen - Deutsch lernen

A fox arrives in a meadow intending to eat a group of geese. The geese, in fear, plead for their lives and propose a plan to pray before being eaten. The fox agrees, and the geese begin praying, each taking turns to prolong the process. As they continue to pray, the fox waits, and the story leaves off with the geese still praying.

What did the geese ask for in their prayer?

What happened when the first goose started to pray?