Fable #812

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A Serpent had succeeded in surprising an Eagle and had wrapped himself around the Eagle's neck. Pull them out and I'll divide them between us. It was a terrible battle. Then she tried it again, this time pulling a chestnut half out of the fire. Do come down, dear friend, and let us celebrate the joyful event. He had had experience with such birds before. And there, he who had defeated the King of beasts came to a miserable end, the prey of a little spider.

A knave's hypocrisy is easily seen through.