An old Lion, whose teeth and claws were so worn that it was not so easy for him to get food as in his younger days, pretended that he was sick. Then, decked in his finery, gleaming with emerald, gold, purple, and azure, he strutted proudly among the birds. But I think it best that each one confess his sins as I have done. The Bear lost his temper in an instant, and sprang upon the log tooth and claw, to destroy the nest. The wise old Owl knew quite well that it would do no good to argue with the Grasshopper, nor with anybody else for that matter. Mother Mole saw she would have to get such conceit out of his head. The Country Mouse stopped in the Town Mouse's den only long enough to pick up her carpet bag and umbrella. 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.
Misfortune is the test of true friendship.