A long time ago a Man met a Satyr in the forest and succeeded in making friends with him. Proudly she presented her baby among the other contestants. With his head full of this foolish idea, he became so puffed up with pride and vanity that he halted and started to bray loudly. Did you see how I made them run?,he said. Listening to these flattering words, the Crow forgot all her suspicion, and also her breakfast. Spare me!, begged the poor Mouse, Please let me go and some day I will surely repay you. I know the Wolf! He takes what he wants and runs off with it without paying. The Gnat buzzed away to tell the whole world about his victory, but instead he flew straight into a spider's web. Take hold of this stick with your teeth and we will carry you far up in the air where you can see the whole countryside. Naturally, the poor foolish Ass soon died.
Your enemies will seize any excuse to attack you.