Question

a. Why was the merchant not executed after he was finally found guilty?



ANSWER IN 30-40 WORDS​

Answer 1

Answer:

The merchant would not be put to death because he was too thin to be executed with a stake. They thought of punishing another person instead of the merchant - one who was fat enough to be executed with a stake.

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Answer 2

Answer:

The merchant would not be put to death because he was too thin to be executed with a stake. they thought of punishing another person. instead of the merchant one who was fat enough to be executed with a stake