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Adulteress frightens paramour with cries of "Rape!" Then she removes her husband's suspicion by feigning a fit. Later the paramour tricks her to his room and shows her naked, except for face, to her husband.

Deceptions. · Deception into humiliating position. · Humiliated or baffled lovers. · view the constellation · filed as K1213.1.1

Filed across the traditions
  • Italian Novella *Rotunda.
Within the index

Filed under Woman dares husband to try his sword on pile of clothing which hides her paramour. Stops him just in time. Later the paramour entices her to come to him. Exposes her naked, except for face, to his friends.

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