Beschrijving
[J1661.1.1]. Four men see the track of an animal and are able to deduce: (a) It was a camel (or other animal). (b) It was one-eyed (grass is eaten on one side of the road only). (c) It was lame (because of its tracks). (d) It was carrying oil, etc., (drops of oil, etc., are seen on the ground). (e) It had no tail. (f) Other deductions. They are overheard and charged with having stolen the animal because of their knowledge, but all is explained satisfactorily.
Subgenre
sprookje