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- Poet's spell causes ale vessels to burst when request for ale is refused. (Cf. D1275.4.) D1318.12.1.1
- Poet's incantations drive away fish. (Cf. D1275.4.) D1449.4.1
- Poem for poem: all for all. A poet gives the emperor a poem, hoping for a reward The emperor later gives the poet a poem in return. The poet thereupon sends the emperor two pennies, saying that this is all the money he has. The emperor, seeing that he is defeated in the exchange, laughs and becomes the poet's friend. J1581.1
- The two presents to the king: two poems. A famous poet presented to the king some poems and was richly rewarded. Another poet likewise gave the king some poetry. The king gave him the first poet's verses. J2415.1.2
- Deceptive bargain: as much gold in reward as sticks to poet's hair when poured over him: he smears it with tar. K199.1
- Poet's rod. P427.7.6