Fable #899

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Why in the world do you walk sideways like that? Here you can get all you want of the finest, tenderest grass in the country. The Ass was asked to divide the spoil. This he did very fairly, giving each an equal share. But the weight of his magnificent train held him down. They will come and try to make love to me, but I shall very quickly send them about their business! A Sheep passed by near his hiding place, and the Wolf called to him. He doubled on his tracks, he ran at top speed, he entered a dozen burrows, but all in vain. So the Fox led the Ass into a deep pit. Your majesty, said the Fox, you are too good. If any of you have any claim to the part that is left, he growled, stretching his claws meaningly, now is the time to speak up.

Do not let your fancy make you forget realities.