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Who is the real culprit according to the king? Why does he escape punishment?
Who is the real culprit according to the king? Why does he escape punishment?
Updated On: Jan 17, 2026
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The merchant is the true offender, in the king's opinion, even though his old father was the actual killer, but he was already dead and someone had to take his place.
He escapes the punishment because he is too thin to be properly executed on the stake.
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