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1341: Fools Warn Thief what Not to Steal

ATU > 1200-1999: ANECDOTES AND JOKES > 1200-1349: Stories about a Fool > 1341: Fools Warn Thief what Not to Steal

Description

Explain where everything is and where the key is kept. [J2091, J2091.1]. Cf. Types 1525P, 1577*.

Variants

1341A. The Fool and the Robbers

Fool's talking causes himself and companion to be robbed. Thieves stumble over him as he lies on the ground. »What is this, a log?» The fool: »Does a log have five annas in its pocket?» When they have robbed him he says, »Ask the merchant in the…

1341B. The Lord has Risen

A parson hides his money in a holy place and leaves a sign »The Lord is in this Place.» A thief takes the money and leaves a sign, »He is risen and is no longer here.» [J1399.1].

1341C. Robbers Commiserated

A buffoon says to robbers in his house, »You can't find anything here in the dark, for I can find nothing in broad daylight.» [J1392.2].

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External Examples

Story	ATU	Origin	Year	Source
Without Title	1341C	Netherlands	1969	Nederlandse VolksverhalenBank
Without Title	1341C	Netherlands	1972	Nederlandse VolksverhalenBank
Without Title	1341C	Netherlands	1973	Nederlandse VolksverhalenBank
Without Title	1341C	Netherlands	1651	Nederlandse VolksverhalenBank

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