At a great meeting of the Animals, who had gathered to elect a new ruler, the Monkey was asked to dance. But he had to leave his beautiful bushy tail behind him. Wise Judge Hornet quickly understood why they did so: They knew they could not build a honey comb and fill it with honey. He looked the Toad over very carefully. Mr. Toad, he said, I've been told that you cure anything! The Miller felt a bit vexed, but to be agreeable he told the Boy to climb up behind him. They had no sooner started out again than a loud shout went up from another company of people on the road. Even a contemptible Ass let fly his heels and brayed his insults in the face of the Lion.
Acquaintance with evil blinds us to its dangers.