(formerly 1687*). The fool as he falls into hole forgets the word which he is to remember [D2004.5]. Through the advice of a passer-by he recalls it. Cf. Type 1240.
Cf. 1000-1000 A Ind (j), 1332, 1691.
I. The »Night-Blind» Fool. (a) As night approaches, he grabs the tail of a bull so that it will lead him home. He is dragged through the mire and brambles. (b) He thinks a cat is eating from his plate and strikes…
Dog »Parsley» in the soup [J2462.1]. Clearing out the room (throws out the stove) [J2465.5]. To »throw good eyes» at the bride (throws ox-eyes and sheep-eyes on the plate) [J2462.2]. Cf. Type 1006. She flees. The he-goat in the bride's place in bed…
[= jackdaws]. A soldier extorts a fine from him according to a number of pebbles he has; the peasant calls out fewer than he counts and makes merry, thinking that he had fooled the soldier.
The tar-maker bids his son to take care of the stopper, i.e., to see that it does not get loose from the barrel. The son puts the stopper into his pocket, and all the tar runs out. [K1414]. Cf. Types 1387, 1653A, 1696.
On the way back from city he gives the meat to dogs, puts the pots on the stumps so that they will not freeze, spreads butter on the road so that it will be easier for the horses, puts salt in the river so that the horse will drink better, etc.…
Foolishly kills his horse, throws his axe into the lake to kill a duck. Undresses to recover axe. Clothes stolen. Goes into barrel of tar to hide. In tar and feathers. [J2661.4]. Cf. Types 1383, 1690*.
(formerly 1677*). The page induces the general to take his place in sitting on the eggs. Then he calls the king to look. [K1253]. Cf. Types 1218, 1319.
A man decides to frighten another (or his son or servant). He dresses in a sheet; his pet monkey puts on a sheet and follows him. The person who is doing the scaring hears his intended victim say, »Run Big 'Fraid, run; Little 'Fraid'll get you.» The…