# The Malee — Indian Fairy Tales character guide

> The Malee in Indian Fairy Tales by Joseph Jacobs.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** The Malee

**First appearance:** 0004-how-the-raja-s-son-won-the-princess-labam

## Who they are

A gardener character in a story.

## In the story

### [Punchkin](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/indian_fairy_tales_se/chapters/punchkin)

The gardener whose wife helps Balna's son disguise himself.

### [Why the Fish Laughed](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/indian_fairy_tales_se/chapters/why-the-fish-laughed)

The old farmer who travels with the vizier's son and is initially confused by his riddles.

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