Read the following context and answer the 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 .
Question: Why was the merchant slimy ?
Answer:


They tried to rip people off with their prices .