Fable #161

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One bright day in late autumn a family of Ants were bustling about in the warm sunshine, drying out the grain they had stored up during the summer True enough, replied the Boar, but when danger does come there will not be time for such work as this. The Farmer saw that he would have to take other measures. Lifting his wings he tried to rise from the ground. said one. He cannot eat the hay and yet he will not let us eat it who are so hungry for it! The plan worked beautifully. The Ass made such a frightful din in the cave, kicking and braying with all his might, that the Goats came running out in a panic of fear, only to fall victim to the Lion. One night this Wolf happened to fall in with a fine fat House Dog who had wandered a little too far from home. Shortly afterward, refreshments, consisting mostly of Camel's hump and ribs, were served to the company.

Stick to your trade.