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I believe the reference to the ladder is the origin of the 'Monk Jump over the Wall Soup', where a monk (who is not allowed to eat meat) broke his meditation to escape from the monastery as he smelt the delicious food cooking on the other side.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buddha_Jumps_Over_the_Wall#Origin
In this case, the ham seller comments that his products are so delicious that 'even the monk nearby is climbing over the wall to get some ham', after being remarked that his product was too expensive.
131.111.141.12 11:48, 29 May 2013 (UTC)Justin
