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 ?
Answer: They steal money and do n't give the item .They tried to rip people off with their prices .They give people prices for too cheap .They are too easy to haggle with .