Baker, disguised as old woman, substitutes for princess in cell when he brings bread to her

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Baker, disguised as old woman, substitutes for princess in cell when he brings bread to her.

Captives and fugitives. · Captivity. · Behavior of captives. · view the constellation · filed as R83

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IndiaThompson-Balys.

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Filed under Behavior of captives.

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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 service Surrendering Woman suckles imprisoned relative through prison wall Captive sends secret message outside (in orange or on handkerchief)Prisoner's sustenance from outside prison. (Cf. R81.)Captive protected by angel from abductor [First Edition: R90. Captivity – miscellaneous.]

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