A Wolf, lurking near the Shepherd's hut, saw the Shepherd and his family feasting on a roasted lamb. The praise that was showered on the Monkey made the Camel envious. I'll be out as soon as the porter opens the door. But the best he could do was to get his head out. You must be very glad to have me go now, he said. But no matter who it was, I do not intend to be talked out of my breakfast. But when he tried to rise again he found that he could not get away, for his claws were tangled in the wool. Long shadows came creeping over the ground. If that is the case, he said, cover up that stone. However small you may be, you are better than nothing at all.
It is easy and also contemptible to kick a man that is down.