Fable #916

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The Frogs were tired of governing themselves. 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. The Crane proved to be a very different sort of king from old King Log. He said, answered the other, that it was not at all wise to keep company with a fellow who would desert his friend in a moment of danger.

Do not let anything turn you from your purpose.