Once upon a time a severe plague raged among the animals. A Sheep passed by near his hiding place, and the Wolf called to him. He doubled on his tracks, he ran at top speed, he entered a dozen burrows, but all in vain. So the Fox led the Ass into a deep pit. Your majesty, said the Fox, you are too good. To tell the truth, I even ate up a shepherd now and then. Surprised but delighted at the prospect of so delicious a meal, the Wolf settled down under an open window, expecting every moment to have the child handed out to him. It was late in the day and the Woodman was tired. Shortly after that, another election among the Animals was held.
The strong are apt to settle questions to their own advantage.