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Motifs
- Cleverness of men disguised as peasants dissuades rivals from dispute. Wise men of two rival cities engage in dispute. One delegation disguises as peasants and debates with their adversaries. Latter withdraw fearing how clever the educated must be if their peasants are so learned. J31.1
- Senseless debates about usefulness. J466
- Thief debates whether to take one thing or another. Caught. J2136.5.1.1