A Fox that had been caught in a trap, succeeded at last, after much painful tugging, in getting away. Do you ever get anywhere? he asked with a mocking laugh. I belong to the Stork family who you know are honest and birds of good character. When the case came up again, both sides had a large number of witnesses. His cries for help soon brought the villagers running. The little Mole peered at it. Why, that's a pebble! The Fox came too, but he was very cautious about it. The Sheep knew him for a very swift runner, who could easily take himself out of reach, were he so inclined. You may have luxuries and dainties that I have not, she said as she hurried away, but I prefer my plain food and simple life in the country with the peace and security that go with it.
Everything is fair in love.