Fable #278

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A Butterfly once fell in love with a beautiful Rose. They say that Jupiter punished him so, because he was such a lazy stay-at-home that he would not go to Jupiters wedding, even when especially invited. You have done them great honor by eating them up. The Flies were quickly smeared from head to foot with honey. They drove him very slowly, for they thought they would have a better chance to sell him if they kept him in good condition. A single look was enough to send the Fox off at top speed for the nearest hiding place. Please let me go! With that he let go, and the foolish Ass tumbled head over heels down the mountain side.

The wise do not let themselves be tricked a second time.