A Cock was busily scratching and scraping about to find something to eat for himself and his family, when he happened to turn up a precious jewel that had been lost by its owner. One day the Brass Pot proposed to the Earthen Pot that they go out into the world together. One of the Men, thinking of his own safety, climbed a tree. The owner of the Ass went with the Traveler, walking beside him to drive the Ass and point out the way. Such evidence did not help Judge Hornet to any decision, so he adjourned court for six weeks to give him time to think it over. In despair the Eagle now implored great Jupiter to let her place her eggs in his lap. He dodged here and there with the hounds at his heels. If it wasn't you, it was your brother! My gold!, O my gold!, cried the Miser, wildly, someone has robbed me! If any of you have any claim to the part that is left, he growled, stretching his claws meaningly, now is the time to speak up.
Do not grudge others what you cannot enjoy yourself.