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Motifs
- Greedy man dissatisfied with gold looks for jewels; finds only iron and eventually nothing. J514.5
- Waiting in the graveyard for the thief. He must eventually come here. J2214.3.1
- "Thank God it's over!" Man who has been promised a beating lives in constant dread. Is eventually beaten. He thanks God. J2568
- Escape by false plea. A captive makes a request or proposes an action that permits him eventually to escape. K550
- Girl marries lover who thought her dead. On reviving she changes her name and disguises her appearance. Eventually marries her former lover. K1839.2
- True bride takes house near husband. Thus eventually secures his attention. K1911.3.2
- Inept child eventually surpasses others. L141.4
- Giantess lays a curse on the one on earth who eventually hears her. M411.9
- Treasure having removed itself eventually returns. N562.1
- Girl comes to brother's aid when he is attacked. She slays the assailant and is eventually acquitted. P253.4
- Confession of monk who intended to rob monastery brings forgiveness. Eventually elected prior. V21.3