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In the year 425 AD, the bustling city of Constantinople was home to a young monk known for his mischievous ways. This particular monk, whose name has been lost to time, was often found wandering the streets, playing practical jokes on the unsuspecting citizens.
One day, as the monk was strolling through the market, he spotted an elderly merchant counting his daily earnings. Filled with a devilish glee, the monk quietly approached the merchant and, with a swift motion, snatched a handful of coins from the merchant's purse. The startled merchant, in a fit of rage, chased the monk through the crowded streets, his shouts echoing through the air.
The monk, with a mischievous grin, managed to evade the merchant and retreat to the safety of his monastery. There, he regaled his fellow monks with tales of his daring exploits, much to their amusement and dismay.
This anecdote is recounted in the writings of the Byzantine historian Procopius, who documented the colorful characters and events of the Byzantine Empire during the 6th century.
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