A Peacock, puffed up with vanity, met a Crane one day, and to impress him spread his gorgeous tail in the Sun. When at last they ventured back to the feast, the door opened suddenly and in came the servants to clear the table, followed by the House Dog. When the Mother Lark returned with food for them, they told her what they had heard. When the Wolf felt that the bone was gone, he started to walk away. They were a very politic race. He was very sure that he could dance quite as well as the Monkey, if not better, so he pushed his way into the crowd that was gathered around the Monkey, and rising on his hind legs, began to dance. How grand!, said the Cock,I certainly am delighted at the news. It looked just as if that Bear whispered in your ear, he said. Now you see that even a Mouse can help a Lion.
The true leader proves himself by his qualities.