A Rat was traveling along the King's highway. Respect old age, young man! Get down, and let the old man ride. But it happened that the Shepherd took a fancy for mutton broth that very evening, and, picking up a knife, went to the fold. I am so small it is not worth while to carry me home. When the battle was over, the conduct of the Bats was discussed at the peace conference. Remember, you are upstream and I am downstream. Jupiter provided the prize. You can't expect any constancy from me!
The flatterer seeks some benefit at your expense.