Owner of a valuable ring, which was stolen from her house, advertised that she would pay Rs. 150/ -to any person giving her information which would lead to the recovery of the ring, and the arrest of the thief. The thief, in fact, was a lodger in A’s house and A gave the owner the required information. A’s reason for giving the information was that he was afraid of being accused of receiving the stolen property. A now claims the reward. Is he entitled to it?    (10 marks)