Fable #25

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A Wolf had been hurt in a fight with a Bear. Spare me!, begged the poor Mouse, Please let me go and some day I will surely repay you. I know the Wolf! He takes what he wants and runs off with it without paying. The Gnat buzzed away to tell the whole world about his victory, but instead he flew straight into a spider's web. Take hold of this stick with your teeth and we will carry you far up in the air where you can see the whole countryside. The Crane proved to be a very different sort of king from old King Log. Mercury was greatly pleased with the Woodman's honesty. His dancing was very clever indeed, and the animals were all highly pleased with his grace and lightness. Hurrying to King Monkey, he told him he had found a rich treasure, which he had not touched because it belonged by right to his majesty the Monkey. No, no, replied the other, You would not say 'we' before, so now stick to your 'I'. Say 'I am lost.

In unity is strength.