When the Devil appears in court, he never works pro bono.
If his own client won't pay, the opposing side surely will.
#Germany #folktale #folklore #devil
https://wiki.sunkencastles.com/wiki/The_Devil_as_Advocate
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@juergen_hubert man sollte also tunlichst vermeiden, ihn zum Anwalt zu bestellen, mag er noch so gewieft sein.
@juergen_hubert
That was interesting to read, thanks.
And what a harsh punishment for breaking hospitality. 😮
"Hospitality" was a rather more sacred concept in earlier centuries than it is now. You don't start a fight with your guests, and your gets don't start fights on your ground when you have granted them hospitality.
@juergen_hubert
I see and it definitely explains the punishment.