Why in the world do you walk sideways like that? The Dogs in the neighborhood noticed him carrying the basket and soon discovered what was in it. Perhaps you see the mark of the collar to which my chain is fastened. I wish he had stung you! Had it not been for the Dolphins, who at that time were very friendly toward mankind and especially toward Athenians, all would have perished. Under his kindly appearance, he bears a grudge against every one of us. Once they decided to die rather than live in such misery. What makes you squeal like that? asked one of the Sheep. We know how you would treat us later on, if some strangers should come as we did.
It is better to yield than to come to misfortune through stubbornness.