An old Lion, whose teeth and claws were so worn that it was not so easy for him to get food as in his younger days, pretended that he was sick. With his head full of this foolish idea, he became so puffed up with pride and vanity that he halted and started to bray loudly. 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. Take hold of this stick with your teeth and we will carry you far up in the air where you can see the whole countryside. The Crane proved to be a very different sort of king from old King Log. Up he jumped to the Owl's den, but as soon as he was near enough so the old Owl could see him clearly, she pounced upon him and ate him up.
Act in haste and repent at leisure - and often in pain.