My own self

While traveling, Rabelais once found himself in the awkward position of being in a hurry but unable to pay his hotel bill. So he cleverly crafted a small packet, labeling it "Poison for the King," and placed it where the innkeeper would find it. As Rabelais had hoped the officious publician quickly summoned gendarmes, who whisked Rabelais off to Paris posthaste. On closer examination, the evidence was found to be a harmless substance, and Rabelais was freed.