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- Rescue tokens. Proof that hero has succeeded in rescue. (Cf. H105, H105.1, H105.2.) H83
- The judge wants to know how the theft was committed. The witness tells. The judge: "You are wonderful; I have tried it thirty times and succeeded only once." J2372
- Prophecy: king will be succeeded by the son whom he shall see next. Sends for elder son, who delays and is preceded by younger son. Elder son is slain next day; younger son becomes king. M314.2
- King to be succeeded by whoever can carry his dead body a certain distance. P17.12