A Stag had fallen sick. The Lion agreed and the Fox returned to the Ass. A Hedgehog happened by. I wouldn't even trouble to open my beak for anything like that! He knew the Fox could not get at him, so he went a little closer to get a good look at his enemy. Again and again he tried, but in vain. If it had not been for that terrible monster, the Mouse went on, I should have made the acquaintance of the pretty creature, who looked so good and gentle. The Fox wasted no time in talking. Nothing at all, replied the Dog. There the first he laid hands on and killed was the Wolf.
We are often not so eager for what we seek, after we have found it.