A Dog, to whom the butcher had thrown a bone, was hurrying home with his prize as fast as he could go. One day the Brass Pot proposed to the Earthen Pot that they go out into the world together. One of the Men, thinking of his own safety, climbed a tree. The owner of the Ass went with the Traveler, walking beside him to drive the Ass and point out the way. Such evidence did not help Judge Hornet to any decision, so he adjourned court for six weeks to give him time to think it over. In despair the Eagle now implored great Jupiter to let her place her eggs in his lap. He dodged here and there with the hounds at his heels. His rival saw the deed, and coming out of his corner, took his place as master of the farmyard.
A kindness is never wasted.