The Crossword Centre Clue-Writing Competition

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Clue no. 37: Three magi supply the woman’s child with precious metal in an isolated spot while outside the mother eats up decaying food fit only for vermin

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A clue to MOUSETRAP / HERMITAGE (Right & Left).
2 comments refer to this clue (from 2 competitors, 0 others)

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Comments on the clue
1.Attempting to parse this, I was lost in the verbiage.
2.Good idea, but deviates too far from the familiar story.