Once a Cat and a Fox were traveling together. Your honor, he said, the case has now been pending for six weeks. Why do you do that? asked the Satyr. Thus it happened that the axe slipped and flew out of his hands into the pool. The Lion felt a flash of anger. The Ants shrugged their shoulders in disgust. Making music, were you? they cried. No, no, replied the other, You would not say 'we' before, so now stick to your 'I'. Say 'I am lost.
Flattery is not a proof of true admiration.