Many years in the past, the German town of Hamelin was plagued by a severe rat problem. Rats infested not only

Many years in the past, the German town of Hamelin was plagued by a severe rat problem. Rats infested not only the streets, houses, and gardens, but also the beds. The mayor of the town was faced with a dilemma - how to deal with this issue. Then, a peculiar individual known as the Pied Piper approached the mayor and offered his assistance in resolving the problem. However, the Pied Piper demanded a significant sum of money in return for his services. Despite the high cost, the mayor agreed to pay the requested amount. Utilizing his pipes, the Pied Piper managed to lure the rats out of Hamelin, causing them to fall off a cliff. Dissatisfied with the agreed payment, the mayor abruptly refused to give the Pied Piper the compensation, claiming that it was far too expensive. Consequently, the Pied Piper took matters into his own hands and played his pipes once more, resulting in every child in Hamelin willingly trailing behind him.