The Lion had been badly hurt by the horns of a Goat, which he was eating. They had to use all their strength to pull the wagon, but they did not complain. He pulled the Mouse down under the water and drowned him. Of course all the proud mammas from far and near brought their babies. Clinging to the straw like a shipwrecked sailor to a broken spar, the Ant floated safely to shore. Down with the Wolf and all his race, said the Wolf softly. Then perhaps you may have some more filberts some other time.
We are often not so eager for what we seek, after we have found it.