Fable #435

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A long time ago, the Lion, the Fox, the Jackal, and the Wolf agreed to go hunting together, sharing with each other whatever they found. Or is it his wrinkled hide? They have taken all they can hold. What! Yet he imagined that all he needed to make himself fit for the society of the Peacocks was a dress like theirs. Why, you have to fight hard for every bite you get. The Fox just as quickly jumped on the Goat's back and leaped from the tip of the Goat's horns out of the well. Your honor, he said, the case has now been pending for six weeks. Why do you do that? asked the Satyr. We are very well, thank you, and more so, if you only keep away from here.

The true leader proves himself by his qualities.