Lover claims payment for cloth in the presence of the husband. The woman returns the cloth but puts a live coal in it. Destroys his whole supply

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Lover claims payment for cloth in the presence of the husband. The woman returns the cloth but puts a live coal in it. Destroys his whole supply.

Deceptions. · Deceptions connected with adultery. · Other deceits connected with adultery. · view the constellation · filed as K1581.5.1

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Filed under Lover's gift regained: piece of cloth as gift. The lover regains by a ruse and thievery the borrowed piece of cloth which he has presented to his mistress.

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Lover demands return of cloth on threat to await the husband's return

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