A Serpent had succeeded in surprising an Eagle and had wrapped himself around the Eagle's neck. No, no, replied the other angrily. I found it and I am going to keep it. Well, retorted the Cat, I admit I know one trick only, but that one, let me tell you, is worth a thousand of yours! What! All the Mice were much surprised that they had not thought of such a plan before. Do you think you can move the wagon by simply looking at it and whining about it? A great many persons in Rhodes had seen him do it and would prove that what he told was true. When the wind blew, the great Oak stood proudly upright with its hundred arms uplifted to the sky. The Wolf saw the wisdom of the advice, for he wanted to enjoy his meal without any danger of choking. And when the farmer put his shoulder to the wheel and urged on the horses, the wagon moved very readily, and soon the Farmer was riding along in great content and with a good lesson learned.
Friends in fine weather only, are not worth much.