Tortoise asks greedy man to give him first ruby it has given him to be sure second one will be perfect match: disappears into water with it

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Tortoise asks greedy man to give him first ruby it has given him to be sure second one will be perfect match: disappears into water with it.

Deceptions. · Thefts and cheats. · Thefts. · Thief loses his goods or is detected. · view the constellation · filed as K439.7.1

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IndiaThompson-Balys.

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Filed under Robber induced to give respite and come to man's office to get promised larger sum. Cheated.

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