Two men were traveling in company along the road when one of them picked up a well-filled purse. What is it?, he asked very respectfully, that has given you such beautiful voices? As soon as he saw the meat he grasped eagerly for it, only to find himself held fast in the trap. Still nearer came the object. The waves washed it up on shore. Silence!, the Oxen cried at last, out of patience. The Animals heard about the Stag's illness and came to ask after his health. Do not think, he said, that I submit to your cowardly treatment because I am afraid of you. However small you may be, you are better than nothing at all.
Your enemies will seize any excuse to attack you.