Fable #849

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A man who lived a long time ago believed that he could read the future in the stars. The King rode on a huge Elephant adorned with the most gorgeous trappings. What fools! Vexed and disappointed he began to cry. The Birds peeped out, and Dr. Cat, with much solicitude, asked how they were. But just as the Country Mouse was about to nibble a dainty bit of pastry, she heard a Cat mew loudly and scratch at the door. He was unable to move and could not satisfy his hunger and thirst. All he did was to curse his bad luck and call loudly on Hercules to come to his aid. They must have heard the good news and But the Fox did not wait to hear more. You may be a very good bird, answered the Farmer, but I caught you with the thieving Cranes and you will have to share the same punishment with them.

Stick to your trade.