Beschrijving
In Purgatory. (Including Type 1833G.) This tale exists chiefly in two different forms:
(1) A clergyman demands repeated payments from a dying man (the man’s relatives) who wants to buy his way out of Purgatory. The man asks if his place in heaven is guaranteed. The clergyman replies, “Nearly.” (He has his hand on the doorknob to heaven, the fire in purgatory is only as high as his knees). The dying man (his relatives) says that he can take care of himself from here.
(2) An old woman asks a clergyman whether her deceased husband is in heaven or in hell. He asks for a donation and she gives him some money. After a while the clergyman tells her that her husband is still burning in hell (up to his knee) and she should give more money to save him. The old woman refuses, saying that her husband always had cold feet.
Or, an old woman asks the clergyman if it is warm enough in heaven, or if she would be better off in hell.(Previously Type 1833G.)
(1) A clergyman demands repeated payments from a dying man (the man’s relatives) who wants to buy his way out of Purgatory. The man asks if his place in heaven is guaranteed. The clergyman replies, “Nearly.” (He has his hand on the doorknob to heaven, the fire in purgatory is only as high as his knees). The dying man (his relatives) says that he can take care of himself from here.
(2) An old woman asks a clergyman whether her deceased husband is in heaven or in hell. He asks for a donation and she gives him some money. After a while the clergyman tells her that her husband is still burning in hell (up to his knee) and she should give more money to save him. The old woman refuses, saying that her husband always had cold feet.
Or, an old woman asks the clergyman if it is warm enough in heaven, or if she would be better off in hell.(Previously Type 1833G.)
Motief
K2137
Commentaar
Early version (1) in the 16th century see Hans Sachs, Der sun mit des vaters sel (1550).
Oorspronkelijk Verhaaltype
1744
Subgenre
mop