A step-ladder for setting the table. Servant who leaves off the salt is instructed to bring in the step-ladder so as to see what is missing

Motif

A step-ladder for setting the table. Servant who leaves off the salt is instructed to bring in the step-ladder so as to see what is missing.

The wise and the foolish. · Cleverness. · Clever practical retorts. · Practical retorts: hosts and guests. · view the constellation · filed as J1573.1

Cited in the index

general Wesselski Bebel II 71 No. 159.

Within the index

Filed under Host rebukes negligent servant.

ask the rhapsode about this motif · search the shelf for “step-ladder” · wander