An Ass was being driven along a road leading down the mountain side, when he suddenly took it into his silly head to choose his own path. Besides, I have a very important errand that I had almost forgotten about. What is that on your neck? The other was nothing but a bird who wouldn't harm you in the least. And so, when he fluttered near and told how he loved her, she blushed rosily and said yes. I didn't have time to store up any food, whined the Grasshopper; I was so busy making music that before I knew it the summer was gone. Without more ado, he dived and left the foolish Monkey to take care of himself, while he swam off in search of some human being to save.
Look before you leap.