There was once a little Kid whose growing horns made him think he was a grown-up Billy Goat and able to take care of himself. Did you see how I made them run?,he said. Listening to these flattering words, the Crow forgot all her suspicion, and also her breakfast. Spare me!, begged the poor Mouse, Please let me go and some day I will surely repay you. I know the Wolf! He takes what he wants and runs off with it without paying. The Gnat buzzed away to tell the whole world about his victory, but instead he flew straight into a spider's web. Even a contemptible Ass let fly his heels and brayed his insults in the face of the Lion.
Honesty is the best policy.