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The Rattrap
How did the peddler defend himself against not having revealed his true identity.
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What did the peddler reveal about himself in his self-defence?
The peddler pleaded that it was not his fault. He had never pretended to be anything but only a poor trader. He only begged that he should be allowd to stay for the night near the forge. Since he had done them no harm, so he was ready to put on his old rags again and would leave at once.
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Why did the ironmaster speak kindly to the peddler and invite him home?
Why did the peddler decline the invitation?
What made the peddler accept Edla Willmansson’s invitation?
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Having rejected the ironmaster’s invitation. Why did the peddler accept the one extended by his daughter?
What doubts did Edla have about the peddler?
When did the ironmaster realize his mistake?
What did the peddler say in his defence when it was clear that he was not the person the Ironmaster had thought he was?
Why did Edla still entertain the peddler even after she knew the truth about him?
Why was Edla happy to see the gift left by the peddler?
Why did the peddler sign himself as Captain Von Stahle?
How does the peddler interpret the acts of kindness and hospitality shown by the crofter, the ironmaster and his daughter?
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