Beschrijving
The Theft of Bacon. (Including the previous Type 1525M*.) This tale exists chiefly in two different forms:
(1) A thief (Gypsy) accidentally comes through the chimney into the living room with the bacon he has stolen. Because he is black with soot, he convinces the inhabitants of the house that he is the devil (he says that the devil sent him with the bacon, and they reply that he should take it back to hell) [K316]. Cf. Type 1807A.
(2) A thief (soldier, Gypsy) goes into a house to steal bacon (suit). When the owner hears a noise, he comes and finds the thief with the bacon. The thief asks him if he would like to buy some.
(1) A thief (Gypsy) accidentally comes through the chimney into the living room with the bacon he has stolen. Because he is black with soot, he convinces the inhabitants of the house that he is the devil (he says that the devil sent him with the bacon, and they reply that he should take it back to hell) [K316]. Cf. Type 1807A.
(2) A thief (soldier, Gypsy) goes into a house to steal bacon (suit). When the owner hears a noise, he comes and finds the thief with the bacon. The thief asks him if he would like to buy some.
Motief
K316
Commentaar
Early version in the 16th century see Hans Sachs, Der pfarrer mit dem pachendieb (1553).
Oorspronkelijk Verhaaltype
1624B*
Subgenre
mop