Fable #369

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A Serpent had succeeded in surprising an Eagle and had wrapped himself around the Eagle's neck. The Snakes soon wished they had not given him permission to stay. How dare you paddle around in my stream and stir up all the mud!, he shouted fiercely. Out popped the old Owl's head from the opening in the tree that served her both for door and for window. But just as he was about to put his head under his wing, his beady eyes caught a flash of red and a glimpse of a long pointed nose, and there just below him stood Master Fox. The Master was much alarmed at the strange behavior of the Ass, and calling for help, soon attracted the attention of the servants. Solid food!, said the Sheep. So he decided not to wait and made off as fast as his legs could carry him.

Notoriety is not fame.