Fable #28

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A Lion had been watching three Bullocks feeding in an open field. The Countryman now went on toward home. The other, unable to fight the savage beast alone, threw himself on the ground and lay still, as if he were dead. Look at me, and you will soon forget that clumsy Elephant! he cried. So he began to edge toward the Dog, while the Dog backed away. Though the Miller was not tired, he made the boy get down and climbed up himself to ride, just to please the Merchants. Shortly after that, another election among the Animals was held.

It all depends on the point of view, and who tells the story.