Question

Who is Edla wilmansson? How did the change the rattrap peddler from a 'rat' to a captain?

Answer 1

Explanation:

The peddler was touched by Edla's kind treatment. She treated him like a Captain in spite of knowing his real identity. This awakened the latent goodness of his heart because he wanted to show Edla he was worthy of the honour she had given him. So he finally changed his ways.