This is the third and final story to save the merchant’s live. This story is about love, betrayal, magic and revenge. The third sheikh presents his mule wife to the demon. The story begins with the sheikh returning home after a long time away. He finds his wife with another man, and before he knows it, the wife puts a spell on him and turns him into a dog. After being rescued by a butcher, the butcher’s daughter turns him back into a man. The sheikh is grateful and asks for the spell to get revenge on his wife. The sheikh explains to the demon that the mule beside him is none other than his cheating wife. The demon is pleased with this story and grants the last third of the merchant’s life.

This story is similar to the phrase “what goes around, comes around.” Instead of showing guilt, the wife turns the husband to the dog. Her husband should not be punished for her betrayal. He seeks revenge and wins in the end. The third sheikh’s story is funny enough to make the demon laugh and grant the merchant’s freedom.

There is another phrase that says, “Revenge is sweet.” Although, the third sheikh is cheated on, turned into a dog and chased away from home, he manages to get the last laugh in the end.