A pack of Wolves lurked near the Sheep pasture. Why is there always this hostility between us? they said. It was the King and his retinue. Well sir, she said, if I must stay awake, I am going to settle right down to enjoy your singing. You will have to stay there till you feel just like you did when you went in. A timid little Mouse came upon him unexpectedly, and in her fright and haste to get away, ran across the Lion's nose. You pretend to be our king, he said, and cannot even take care of yourself! In return you will get tidbits of every kind, chicken bones, choice bits of meat, sugar, cake, and much more beside, not to speak of kind words and caresses. Get away from here, sir, she said to the Grasshopper. The honor is not meant for you but for the image you are carrying.
The useful is of much more importance and value, than the ornamental.