Fable #238

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A Fox fell into a well, and though it was not very deep, he found that he could not get out again. He greatly admired the graceful arch of his antlers, but he was very much ashamed of his spindling legs. The narrow path would have made the bravest tremble. Not so our Goats. Now let me see what yours are worth. After he had rested a short time, he made ready to fly away. This may teach you to pay more attention to what is right in front of you, and let the future take care of itself. Not one did she spare. When they reached the mansion in which the Town Mouse lived, they found on the table in the dining room the leavings of a very fine banquet. Do you think, he said spitefully to the Lion, that I am afraid of you because they call you king? But though they drank and drank until, one after another, all of them had burst with drinking, still, for all their effort, the water in the river remained as high as ever.

Give a finger and lose a hand.