Based on the context and the answer, generate a question. 

Context: 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 .

Answer:

They tried to rip people off with their prices .



Why was the merchant slimy ?