A Lion and an Ass agreed to go hunting together. 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. They say that Jupiter punished him so, because he was such a lazy stay-at-home that he would not go to Jupiters wedding, even when especially invited. You have done them great honor by eating them up. The Flies were quickly smeared from head to foot with honey. They drove him very slowly, for they thought they would have a better chance to sell him if they kept him in good condition. A single look was enough to send the Fox off at top speed for the nearest hiding place. Naturally, the poor foolish Ass soon died.
You are judged by the company you keep.