Fable #506

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Hares, as you know, are very timid, The least shadow, sends them scurrying in fright to a hiding place. The trunk of a fallen tree formed the only means of crossing the chasm, and on this not even two squirrels could have passed each other in safety. There he saw with much wonder and envy a flock of royal Peacocks in all the glory of their splendid plumage. If it is not decided soon, the honey will not be fit for anything. So she laid aside all hard words and spoke very kindly to him. He could see his stall at the foot of the mountain, and to him the quickest way down seemed to be over the edge of the nearest cliff. Now he sat down and looked at the grapes in disgust. asked the Kite. The Lion was much amused to think that a Mouse could ever help him. You can't expect any constancy from me!

Do not try to ape your betters.