A Beetle once begged the Eagle to spare a Hare which had run to her for protection. Why, I am only a Bird! They soon made him feel so ridiculous that he dropped the basket and seized a large piece of roast meat intended for his master's dinner. The Farmer, of course, knew the Cranes and their ways. He visited the hen house very often and at last got so greedy that he would swallow the eggs whole. The foolish Goat now saw what a plight he had got into, and begged the Fox to help him out. He wanted to save at least some of his grain. He was a very proud Rat, considering his small size and the bad reputation all Rats have. for, you know, he was very much afraid of the Fox. Well, my son, that proves you've lost your sense of smell as well as being blind.
Do not be too hard to suit or you may have to be content with the worst or with nothing at all.