A little Mole once said to his Mother: Why, Mother, you said I was blind! But I am sure I can see! But in spite of its squeals and struggles to escape, the Shepherd tucked his prize under his arm and started off to the butcher's in the market place. Some days later, while stalking his prey in the forest, the Lion was caught in the toils of a hunter's net. And when the Merchant at last got him to his feet, much of the salt had melted away. My Sons, said the Father, do you not see how certain it is that if you agree with each other and help each other, it will be impossible for your enemies to injure you? So, as soon as Mother Goat was out of sight, up he trotted to the door and knocked. But first please pipe me a tune, for I want to dance and be merry as long as I can. Goodby, neighbor Cricket, he called. I'm off. No one could deny that the dispute had been definitely settled.
Give a finger and lose a hand.