Doctor Knowall
A poor peasant named Crabb purchases the trappings of a doctor—an ABC book, fine clothes, and a sign—and sets up practice in his village. When a nobleman seeks his help recovering stolen money, Crabb's accidental remarks and innocent observations are mistaken for supernatural knowledge by the guilty servants, who confess rather than face exposure. This Grimm fairy tale is a clever satire on the power of appearance and reputation, exploring how ignorance combined with lucky circumstance can elevate a person beyond their station.