Man cheats devil of reward: to have man if he gets him at first grasp. Man holds cat which flies in devil's face. (Cf. K210.)

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Man cheats devil of reward: to have man if he gets him at first grasp. Man holds cat which flies in devil's face. (Cf. K210.)

Deceptions. · Deceptive bargains. · Deception in payment of debt. · Other deceptions in the payment of debt. · view the constellation · filed as K235.3

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FrenchSébillot France IV 182.

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Filed under Creditor killed or driven away.

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Devil cheated of his promised soul. The man saves it through deceit

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