The constellation
J1211 Putting out of countenance by telling evil stories
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- Peasant preaches about bishop's amour. Bishop has instructed him to tell the truth and spare no one when he preaches · J1211.1 entry
- Clever thief may keep booty. He has seen his victim in a disgraceful position and is allowed the booty as a price for his silence · J1211.2 entry
- Courtier having observed king's amour shields him and gains pardon. Answers in clever proverbs when called on to say what he has seen · J1211.3 entry