Fable #276

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An old Lion, whose teeth and claws were so worn that it was not so easy for him to get food as in his younger days, pretended that he was sick. They were great friends and were constantly in all sorts of mischief together. What a crime, cried one, to load up a poor dumb beast like that! I move that the Bees and the Wasps be both instructed to build a honey comb. It must have been true, for the Bear snuffed at the Man's head awhile, and then, seeming to be satisfied that he was dead, walked away. You deserve to be punished severely for your rashness!, But, your highness, replied the trembling Lamb, do not be angry! And when she wanted to turn her toes out she tripped and fell on her nose.

Acquaintance with evil blinds us to its dangers.