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The Gemara wonders if our last Mishna demonstrated concern about a stolen item that is worth less than one peruta appreciating in value. If the item gains in worth until it is more than one peruta, that could change whether or not the victim has to find the robber him/herself. In their discussion, they refer to Rava who wonders whether an item worth less than one peruta can in fact be stolen.
In a noteworthy exchange Rabba chides Rav Amran with a תְּדוֹרָא!! "Fool, when that baraita is taught, it is referring to a case where the robber said to the owner: Here you are, and presented the ox to him immediately, so that he did not profit by claiming that he was a bailee.”
Whichleads us to examine rabbinic humiliation and humor.