The constellation
K407 Severed limb prevents detection
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- Thief escapes detection · K400 entry
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- Thief has his companion cut off his head so that he may escape detection · K407.1 entry
- Companion's arm allowed to be cut off so as to prevent detection. Thief has had his arm cut off as he enters a hole in a wall. He lets his companion also enter and have his severed · K407.2 entry
- Elephant cuts piece from own leg and puts it on shelf, lest he be accused of stealing meat · K407.3 entry