Would-be poisoner forced to drink poisoned cup

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Would-be poisoner forced to drink poisoned cup.

Deceptions. · Deceiver falls into own trap. · Deceiver falls into his own trap – miscellaneous incidents. · view the constellation · filed as K1613.0.1

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Person trying to blow poison on another is himself poisoned Wife poisons husband who in turn poisons her. Before he dies he forces her to drink from the same cup Poisoner's own son takes the beverage intended for step-brother Son who intends to poison father drinks the poison by mistake Snake killed by incantation he has taught clever woman

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