Still interesting, mind you. Sure, I would have liked a real punishment for the innkeeper, but there is something about the soldier not feeling sorry for his higher-ups burning in Hell, his toiling and complete obedience, that ultimately brings him to the top.
It has relents of "suffer while on Earth; your reward will come in Heavens" that the Christians believe in. just obey, ans you will be rewarded with riches, talent and love! Just, later. And if you don't rebel. So, who's the real devil?
I have seen bits of a old movie "The Devil And Daniel Webster". In the end the devil is smiling eating a stolen peach pie. He sure looks like Biden. The Devil's Patriarchy Brother