Context: It was bad enough , doing the bidding of the slimy merchant , but to be the plaything of some spoiled little noble wench . It was almost too much to bear . He had little time to brood over this however . Sali Dali was giving further instructions , and he was compelled to listen , to obey .

Question: Why was the merchant slimy ?
Options:
0. They steal money and do n't give the item .
1. They tried to rip people off with their prices .
2. They give people prices for too cheap .
3. They are too easy to haggle with .
Answer: 1