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K346 Thief trusted to guard goods
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- Thief guards his pursuer's horse while the latter follows a false trail. Steals the horse · K346.1 entry
- Herdsman slaughters animals entrusted to him · K346.2 entry
- Woman persuaded to go after her forgotten comb. Goods stolen by guard · K346.3 entry
- Thief trusted to guard shawls during prayers. Steals them · K346.4 entry
- Cloak as surety that owner will return. Thief runs away with it · K346.5 entry
- Thief takes mistress's ornaments across river on pretense of keeping them safe, and then deserts her · K346.6 entry