Once upon a time a severe plague raged among the animals. But just then he noticed that the hair on the Dog's neck was worn and the skin was chafed. The Lion looked back, but as the Wolf was too far away to be taught a lesson without too much inconvenience, he said: Your property? The Kid was browsing near the edge of the roof, when he spied a Wolf and began to jeer at him, making faces and abusing him to his heart's content. How very, very anxious you are about me, she said, and how generous you are with your grass! I am very well satisfied, thank you, said the Porcupine. As they walked along the highway some travelers laughed loudly at them. At that moment he scented a panther and in an instant was bounding away through the forest. Thus ungratefully, O Jupiter, do men receive their blessings!
Preparedness for war is the best guarantee of peace.