A Dog and a Cock, who were the best of friends, wished very much to see something of the world. The owner of the Ass went with the Traveler, walking beside him to drive the Ass and point out the way. Such evidence did not help Judge Hornet to any decision, so he adjourned court for six weeks to give him time to think it over. In despair the Eagle now implored great Jupiter to let her place her eggs in his lap. He dodged here and there with the hounds at his heels. If it wasn't you, it was your brother! My gold!, O my gold!, cried the Miser, wildly, someone has robbed me! So he commanded that all animals with horns should leave his domains within twenty-four hours. But as for me, I would choose a single grain of barleycorn before all the jewels in the world.
Be content with your lot.