An Ass was feeding in a pasture near a wood when he saw a Wolf lurking in the shadows along the hedge. So standing on tip-toes he flapped his wings and crowed lustily. Spare no energy and leave no spot unturned in your search. Do you really think you can provide for me? asked the Eagle eagerly. But we should feel very much ashamed to make such a terrible fuss about it like you do. The slightest breeze that ruffles the surface of the water makes you bow your heads, while I, the mighty Oak, stand upright and firm before the howling tempest. True enough, replied the Boar, but when danger does come there will not be time for such work as this. The two soon came to blows, and while they were fighting, the Ass took to its heels.
Ability proves itself by deeds.