Fable #132

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A long time ago, the Lion, the Fox, the Jackal, and the Wolf agreed to go hunting together, sharing with each other whatever they found. Can Mice fly? But he took such a great fistful that he could not draw his hand out again. The Satyr sprang hurriedly to his feet and made for the door. The unsuspecting pair did as they were told and in an instant the Cat had them both under her claws. The Fox heard the news and hurried to see the Toad. While they were disputing with much heat and bluster, a Traveler passed along the road wrapped in a cloak. Do you pretend to know more than I? The beaten Bull was driven to the marsh, where his great hoofs crushed the Frogs to death.

If you try to please all, you please none.