In the first story (10.2), a genteel highwayman captures an abbot, cures him of his illness, and lets him have his goods back when it's time to leave. In return, the abbot leaves the highwayman most of his goods, and puts in a good word for him with the pope. In the second story (10.3), a man seeking a reputation for generosity is stymied by the even more generous Nathan. When he goes to meet Nathan, he discovers that his generosity is even greater than the man's reputation suggested.