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Motifs
- Ruler forbids blacksmith to reveal solution of riddle unless he has seen him 100 times. Smith reveals the solution on receipt of 100 crowns bearing the ruler's likeness. J1161.7
- Man, fined for sabbath-breaking, asks for receipt, explains that if God asks for it, he will not have to journey to hell to get it from the judge. J1289.11
- Man collects toll fraudulently, stamps "Brass Gate" on receipts he gives. People think this is some Government phrase. K157.1
- The stolen pot pawned with the real owner. The thief gets a receipt from the owner and thus defends himself when accused of theft. K405.2
- Sham teacher. Pretends to read a document brought him as a letter. It is a tax receipt. K1958
- Eagle (ape) carries off ill-gotten gain. Makes away with the receipts of a merchant who had watered his wine. (Cf. Q274.) Q557.3
- Falling in love at receipt of girl's amulet. T11.4.7
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