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Making modesty pay. Robber insists on disrobing woman before throwing her from precipice. She pleads to have him turn his face while she disrobes. She pushes him off. (Cf. K1645.)

Deceptions. · Escape by deception. · Escape by false plea. · view the constellation · filed as K551.4.3

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  • Italian NovellaRotunda (K551.4.2).
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Filed under Respite from death until toilet is made permits escape.

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Respite from death until clothes are changedDevil must wait for man to tie his stocking before the man comes into his possession. It remains untiedRespite from death until hero bathes and drinksEscape by pretending to go to river and wash clothesRespite from death until mouth is washed; crow slain with arrow as he goes to wash mouthEscape by pretending to go for bathEscape by pretending to return for hair ribbon
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Woman ordered to strip has lover turn his back; pushes him into water (pit). (Cf. K551.4.3, K926, K1210.)

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