Fable #739

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The Birds and the Beasts declared war against each other. All we have to do is to hang a bell about the Cat's neck. I do not know the exact spot, but it is there, and you will surely find it. But what's the difference? replied the Dog. Where now his strength and his former graceful beauty? The Crow, her head cocked on one side, watched the Fox suspiciously. Well, my son, that proves you've lost your sense of smell as well as being blind.

The least of our enemies is often the most to be feared.