A Bull once escaped from a Lion by entering a cave which the Goatherds used to house their flocks in stormy weather and at night. Now the Fox made as if to climb a tree, now he fell over and lay still, playing dead, and the next instant he was hopping on all fours, his back in the air, and his bushy tail shaking so that it seemed to throw out silver sparks in the moonlight. But before starting out he made a vow to Jupiter that if he would help him find the thief he would offer a fat Calf as a sacrifice. The Sun's rays grew warmer and warmer. Then when May day comes I will sell them, and with the money I'll buy a lovely new dress to wear to the fair. What, cried the Bat, I, a Bird! I am of just as much importance, and But just then the royal Cat spied him, and the next instant, the Rat knew he was not quite so important as an Elephant.
The trickster is easily tricked.