A young fellow, who was very popular among his boon companions as a good spender, quickly wasted his fortune trying to live up to his reputation. The command struck terror among the beasts. But when the tide of battle turned, they immediately sided with the Beasts. But the Cock was not to be so easily fooled. There were sweetmeats and jellies, pastries, delicious cheeses, indeed, the most tempting foods that a Mouse can imagine. Please, Mr. Wolf, he said trembling, I know you are going to eat me. If any of you have any claim to the part that is left, he growled, stretching his claws meaningly, now is the time to speak up.
Industry is itself a treasure.