A Town Mouse once visited a relative who lived in the country. He had been working since sunrise and his strokes were not so sure as they had been early that morning. Indeed, said the Dolphin. Then of course you often visit Piraeus. That would be a very simple matter. Why is there always this hostility between us? they said. It was the King and his retinue. When you are up there it is the roof that's talking, not you.
Be sure of your pedigree before you boast of it.