Once upon a time a Cat and a Monkey lived as pets in the same house. All this the Ass saw with much discontent. When the Judge called the case, witnesses declared that they had seen certain winged creatures in the neighborhood of the hollow tree, who hummed loudly, and whose bodies were striped, yellow and black, like Bees. By this time the poor birds' heads were in a whirl. But he had to leave his beautiful bushy tail behind him. Wise Judge Hornet quickly understood why they did so: They knew they could not build a honey comb and fill it with honey. He looked the Toad over very carefully. Mr. Toad, he said, I've been told that you cure anything! The Miller felt a bit vexed, but to be agreeable he told the Boy to climb up behind him. Then perhaps you may have some more filberts some other time.
Do not believe everything you hear.