Fable #648

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A long time ago, the Lion, the Fox, the Jackal, and the Wolf agreed to go hunting together, sharing with each other whatever they found. Why is there always this hostility between us? they said. It was the King and his retinue. Well sir, she said, if I must stay awake, I am going to settle right down to enjoy your singing. You will have to stay there till you feel just like you did when you went in. A timid little Mouse came upon him unexpectedly, and in her fright and haste to get away, ran across the Lion's nose. The hounds caught him, and soon put an end to the boaster and all his tricks.

It is very foolish to be greedy.