A Lion and an Ass agreed to go hunting together. Soon a little Lamb was following him about and was quickly led away to slaughter. Take me, said the Kite; I am very strong, stronger even than you! The two fought furiously for the prize until they had received so many wounds that both sank down unable to continue the battle. Buy! screamed the Miser angrily. Then he picked up a stone and threw it, breaking the Goat's horn. Proudly she presented her baby among the other contestants. With his head full of this foolish idea, he became so puffed up with pride and vanity that he halted and started to bray loudly. Did you see how I made them run?,he said. And as the water weeds he ate did not agree with him, he got thinner and thinner, and at last he died.
Be sure of your pedigree before you boast of it.