Beschrijving
Thieves Steal from One Another (previously The Thieves and their Pupil). (Including the previous Types 1525H, 1525H1–1525H3, and 1525N.) Thieves (robbers) test their expertise through a contest in which they steal from each other [K306]. Or a new member of a band of robbers has to demonstrate his skill and outdoes his teacher [L142.1]. Cf. Type 700.
This tale exists chiefly in three different forms:
(1) One thief steals an egg out of a bird’s nest without disturbing the bird. A second thief steals the same egg from the breast (pants pocket) of the first, or steals the trousers (shoe soles) off him while he climbs up to get the egg. Or the first thief takes off his cloth in order to get the egg, and the second thief steals the cloth. (Previously Type 1525H1.) Cf. Type 653.
(2) Two thieves steal a ham (butchered hog, goat) from the wife of a former member of their band. This man steals the ham from them, and finally they steal it back again [K306.1]. (Previously Type 1525H2, 1525H3.)
(3) Two thieves trick each other. First, they exchange supposedly-valuable sacks which turn out to contain only worthless things (sand, hay, etc.) [J1516]. Next, they exchange jobs (tending an unmanageable cow, carrying water in a leaky pot, etc.) because each thinks the other’s work is easier, and both come to grief [J2431.1, K1687]. Together they find (steal) a treasure and each tries to trick the other out of his share. One hides in a chest, and the other, believing it to be full of gold, carries it home [K307.1]. (Previously Type 1525N.)
This tale exists chiefly in three different forms:
(1) One thief steals an egg out of a bird’s nest without disturbing the bird. A second thief steals the same egg from the breast (pants pocket) of the first, or steals the trousers (shoe soles) off him while he climbs up to get the egg. Or the first thief takes off his cloth in order to get the egg, and the second thief steals the cloth. (Previously Type 1525H1.) Cf. Type 653.
(2) Two thieves steal a ham (butchered hog, goat) from the wife of a former member of their band. This man steals the ham from them, and finally they steal it back again [K306.1]. (Previously Type 1525H2, 1525H3.)
(3) Two thieves trick each other. First, they exchange supposedly-valuable sacks which turn out to contain only worthless things (sand, hay, etc.) [J1516]. Next, they exchange jobs (tending an unmanageable cow, carrying water in a leaky pot, etc.) because each thinks the other’s work is easier, and both come to grief [J2431.1, K1687]. Together they find (steal) a treasure and each tries to trick the other out of his share. One hides in a chest, and the other, believing it to be full of gold, carries it home [K307.1]. (Previously Type 1525N.)
Motief
H1
H3
K306
L142.1
H1.
K306.1
H2
H3.
J1516
J2431.1
K1687
K307.1
Commentaar
Versions (1) and (2) first appear in the 13th–14th century (Jean de Boves, De Barat et de Haimet ou des trois larrons). Recent examples of version (1) have spread from southeastern and eastern Europe; of version (2), from northern and eastern Europe. Version (3) is known primarily in India, the Near East, eastern and southeastern Europe, and northern and eastern Africa.
Combinaties
950, 1525A, 1525D, 1641, 1654, and 1737.
Oorspronkelijk Verhaaltype
1525E
Subgenre
mop