A little hungry Mouse found his way one day into a basket of corn. I want to get married, replied the Eagle, and I can't find a mate who can provide for me as I should like. Just then the Cat let go his hold, and before the Mice recovered from their surprise, he had made an end of three or four. But Master Fox very wisely stayed outside, thanking the Lion very kindly for the invitation. Instead, not long afterward, he invited the Fox to dine with him in turn. A third time and she drew out the chestnut. Without more ado, he dived and left the foolish Monkey to take care of himself, while he swam off in search of some human being to save.
Expect no reward for serving the wicked.