These found Mîm, and he once again bought his life by leading them up the hill.
If he had to buy Carol's life at the expense of his own, so be it.
He'd included a few items to buy his life, if and when it could be bought.
"I do know that a brave man has bought your life for you."
We also made sure we had at least $100 on us - you don't want to come up short when 'buying' your life.
"I'm afraid that money will not buy your daughter's life," he said.
So this time, for a change, I had to buy my life by playing the piano!
He buys his life by giving us the goods for half price.
In some versions, a ransom is set, and many people give her money, which adds up to enough to buy his life.
If she had bought his life, he must make use of it.