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Filed under Behavior of captives.

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Defeated surrender their cityWarriors surrender after chief's death
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Captive prince joins captor out of gratitude for his freedom. (He had refused to promise that he would not fight again.) (Cf. W27.)Defiant prisoners refuse to accept grace even from their father unless it is granted them all. (Cf. M165.)Defeated warriors go into the conqueror's serviceWoman suckles imprisoned relative through prison wallCaptive sends secret message outside (in orange or on handkerchief)Baker, disguised as old woman, substitutes for princess in cell when he brings bread to herPrisoner's sustenance from outside prison. (Cf. R81.)Captive protected by angel from abductor[First Edition: R90. Captivity – miscellaneous.]

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