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8 The third claimant – Minister Abe in the presence of Princess Kaguya

Princess Kaguya asks for confirmation of the gift by setting it on fire. In fact, if the fleece had been the original one, once positioned on the fire it would have had to shine more without burning. Eventually it catches fire causing the Minister to lose the chance to marry the shining Princess.

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