Beschrijving
that the hero wants to marry her (or that he has seduced her). Hence he seeks another bride. At the betrothal the first fiancée says that she still loves the youth. The new fiancée is thus moved to boast to her husband of her superiority in keeping silent: she has had seven children and has been able to keep this a secret. The youth marries his earlier sweetheart.
Motief
K1362
K1275
J941
Commentaar
K1362. Innocent girl sells her »love» and later receives it back. K1275. Girl who cannot keep silent thereby provokes her rival to admit unchastity. J941. Old sweetheart chosen in preference to new.
Subgenre
sprookje
Literatuur
Literary Treatment: *Von der Hagen Gesammtabenteuer No. 21.