Fable #639

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There was once a Wolf who got very little to eat because the Dogs of the village were so wide awake and watchful. We are lost if they find the purse on us, he cried. The Miller did not like to be laughed at, so he told his son to climb up and ride. Here was the culprit who had brought misfortune on all of them! Mad with rage, the Lion struck fiercely at the Gnat, but only succeeded in tearing himself with his claws. At last the Lion decided to call a council. I'm a butcher by trade, not a doctor.

There is nothing worth so much as liberty.