Some Cranes saw a farmer plowing a large field. The Lion replied that he was very ill indeed, and asked the Fox to step in for a moment. The Mouse soon had enough of it and wanted to return to shore; but the treacherous Frog had other plans. The stranger picked up a large stone and threw it into the hole. Then, decked in his finery, gleaming with emerald, gold, purple, and azure, he strutted proudly among the birds. But I think it best that each one confess his sins as I have done. The Bear lost his temper in an instant, and sprang upon the log tooth and claw, to destroy the nest. The wise old Owl knew quite well that it would do no good to argue with the Grasshopper, nor with anybody else for that matter. Mother Mole saw she would have to get such conceit out of his head. When he saw how the Dog was acting, he seized a stick and drove him out of the stable with many a blow for his selfish behavior.
The strong are apt to settle questions to their own advantage.