A Stork of a very simple and trusting nature had been asked by a gay party of Cranes to visit a field that had been newly planted. Here is a dainty bite for my breakfast. One day he met a pair of Ducks and told them all his trouble. Yes, yes, replied the Monkey.Indeed, I do. I am with him constantly. Constancy! laughed the Butterfly. I had no sooner left you than I saw Zephyr kissing you. The poor Jackdaw returned sadly to his former companions. To find the thief I offered to sacrifice a fat Calf. Far into the sky he soared trying to shake off his enemy. The Beasts, too, had cause for fight. Now I promise you a full-grown Bull, if you but make the thief go away!
Do not expect constancy in others if you have none yourself.