A Bear roaming the woods in search of berries happened on a fallen tree in which a swarm of Bees had stored their honey. Do not let anyone in, unless he gives you this password: 'Down with the Wolf and all his race!' Try some and see. So thereafter the Ass would eat nothing and drink nothing but dew. The Mouse did not need much coaxing, for he was very anxious to see the world and everything in it. As they lay looking up among the pleasant leaves, they saw that it was a Plane Tree. Now the Mice kept more strictly at home than ever. But the Fox had so many plans for escape he could not decide which one to try first. As he crossed a narrow footbridge, he happened to look down and saw himself reflected in the quiet water as if in a mirror. But the third time, the Fox went boldly up to the Lion and, without turning a hair, said, Hello, there, old top.
The flatterer seeks some benefit at your expense.