Fable #992

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Once upon a time a Cat and a Monkey lived as pets in the same house. So they brought the case before the Hornet, justice of the peace in that part of the woods. The Crane spread his broad wings and flew up toward the sun. Such a wonderful Bird should have a very lovely voice, since everything else about her is so perfect. As the Lion was still prowling outside the entrance to the cave, the Bull had to submit to the insult. They did not even hear the noise of stones whizzing through the air, and as for words, they would kill nobody. Hercules will not help unless you make some effort to help yourself. Good night, and good enough for you. The Dog tried to run away from them. And that was all the sympathy the poor Mouse got.

Do not trust alone to outward appearances.