A Cock was busily scratching and scraping about to find something to eat for himself and his family, when he happened to turn up a precious jewel that had been lost by its owner. 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. Please come up and taste this delicious drink with me. We bow before them and so we do not break. These, Juno, whose favorite he was, granted to him one day when he begged her for a train of feathers to distinguish him from the other birds. Do not let anyone in, unless he gives you this password: 'Down with the Wolf and all his race!' With each pebble the water rose a little higher until at last it was near enough so he could drink.
A fine coat is not always an indication of an attractive mind.