A Cat was growing very thin. As you have guessed, he did not get enough to eat. The Eagle was constantly pouncing on the Hare, and the Owl dined daily on Mice. And while the Wolf was getting very slowly and painfully to his feet, the Ass galloped away in safety. I cannot tell you how glad I am to see you here. Then we shall soon see to whom the honey really belongs. You can guess how fine and fat I will grow on the scraps from the table. Big, was he! But when they got there they found the Boy doubled up with laughter at the trick he had played on them. It was their feast, they thought. My weapons will have to be ready for use then, or I shall suffer for it.
Liars are not believed even when they speak the truth.