The constellation
J1580 Practical retorts connected with almsgiving
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- Stingy almsgiving repaid · J1581 entry
- Base money in the offering · J1582 entry
- Interested only in his capital. Preacher tells parishioners (regarding the day's offering): "You will get back 100 for 1." Donor of a penny: "I'll be glad to get back my capital!" · J1583 entry
- Any boon desired. Stingy king insists on trickster asking any boon desired. By asking king to perform disgusting act, trickster compels king to give expensive gift · J1593 entry