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Name all the people who are tried in the king’s court, a... - Moments Supplementary Reader
Name all the people who are tried in the king’s court, and give the reasons for their trial.
The following people were tried in the king’s court:
The Merchant: His weak wall fell and killed the thief.
The Bricklayer: He built the weak wall because he was distracted.
The Dancing Girl: She distracted the bricklayer by walking up and down the street with jingling anklets.
The Goldsmith: He delayed the dancing girl’s jewellery work, making her walk back and forth.
The Merchant (again): It was revealed his father had pressured the goldsmith. Since his father was dead, the merchant was held responsible for his father's "crime."
The Disciple: Though innocent, he was tried because he was fat enough to fit the new execution stake.