Ribald Classic: The Case Of The Missing Jewel

December, 1978

This story comes from the books of the wise men of India. A man owned a priceless jewel. He mounted it in a splendid case and set out to carry the box as an offering to the king. On the way, he fell in with four men who joined him, as companions of the journey. Yet, when an opportunity presented itself, one of them managed to steal the gem, box and all. The man begged all four of them for its return. However, they all denied any knowledge of the theft.So he went to the king to tell his story. Th...

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