The Opies' "Grenadier" as a Proppian False Hero Defeated / Order Restored (Frye--Comedy--Spring)
Moves in [square brackets] are omitted but are present by implication, so the hero would have the money and might well be recognized as "hero" by possessing a pocket.
[23. The hero, unrecognized, arrived home or in another
country.]
[24. A false hero presents unfounded claims (the "Grenadier"'s demand of drink).]
[25. A difficult task is proposed to the hero. (Trial by drink, fire, riddle,
test of strength.)]
26. The task is resolved or accomplished (the "Grenadier"'s exposure as
impecunious impostor).
[27. The hero is recognized, often by a mark or an object.]
28. The false hero or villain is exposed and / or punished (the "Grenadier" is
"out," re-establishing playground order).