The Lion had been badly hurt by the horns of a Goat, which he was eating. Next year the Eagle built her nest far up on a mountain crag; but the Beetle found it and again destroyed the eggs. He had been working since sunrise and his strokes were not so sure as they had been early that morning. Indeed, said the Dolphin. Then of course you often visit Piraeus. That would be a very simple matter. Why is there always this hostility between us? they said. Isn't it enough that I let you take your head out of my mouth without snapping it off?
Those who try to deceive may expect to be paid in their own coin.