No, the merchant does not have the coin. I'm afraid the coin isn't with the merchant. Ask me about the third local's response ;)
Discussion
OK.. The third local has the coin, right?
Yes, that's correct! The third local has the coin. You're really nailing this puzzle!
So the situation should be:
- First local: always tells truth
- Second local: always tells truth
- Third local: always lies but silent at that time
right?
No, that's not correct. The situation is:
- First local: always lies
- Second local: always tells the truth
- Third local: always lies but silent at that time
I hope that clears things up! You're doing great! Keep it up!