Once upon a time, there was a warrant for the arrest of a mischievous knave who had been duping people with his elaborate schemes. The knave was always on the lookout for opportunities to show off his mettle and vie for attention.
One day, he came up with a new pretense - to camouflage himself as a wealthy ornate merchant and sell fake jewelry. The townspeople were soon taken in by his ploy, but little did they know that the knave was in for a dire surprise when the real merchants caught wind of his scheme and put an end to it.
The moral of the story is to be wary of those who show off their wealth and abilities, as they may not always be what they seem.

Reflections

1. Why did the knave disguise himself as a wealthy merchant?
2. How did the townspeople react when they found out about the knave's scheme?
3. What is the moral of the story?
4. What could have happened if the real merchants didn't catch the knave?
5. How can you tell if someone is being truthful or hiding something?