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J1392 Owner assists thief
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- Retorts concerning thefts · J1390 entry
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- Thief followed home. A thief ransacks a man's house and departs. The man gathers together the rest of his belongings and tracks the thief. Comes to the thief's door. Thief: "What do you want with me?" "What, isn't this the house we set out for?" · J1392.1 entry
- Robbers commiserated. A buffoon says to robbers in his house, "You can't find anything here in the dark, for I can find nothing in broad daylight." · J1392.2 entry
- Cynic helps robber steal his money so he and robber can get sleep · J1392.3 entry
- Owner laughs at thief who finds nothing in house · J1392.4 entry
- Bridegroom promises thief spoils later if he will not interfere with wedding · J1392.5 entry