Beschrijving
The Entrapped Suitors. Miscellaneous type. (Including the previous Types 1730A* and 1730B*.) A pretty, faithful wife is courted by three men (usually clergyman). With her husband’s consent, she invites them to a private rendezvous. Before the first man’s wishes are gratified, the second arrives and the first must hide in an uncomfortable position. When all three of the lovers are caught thus, they are killed or punished in some other manner, or are ridiculed or made to pay a ransom [K1218.1, cf. K1218.2]. Cf. Types 882A*, 1359A, and 1359C.
Motief
K1218.1
K1218.2
Commentaar
Oriental origin, documented in the Seven Wise Men and the Arabian Nights, and later in French fabliaux and Italian novelle. Also a humorous ballad.
Combinaties
882A*, 1536B.
Oorspronkelijk Verhaaltype
1730
Subgenre
mop

