It was intertaning but why was it so long, This story was so long but you have to enquire in to the book. The beaten Bull was driven to the marsh, where his great hoofs crushed the Frogs to death. “I admire your honesty,” he said, “and as a reward you may have all three axes, the gold and the silver as well as your own.”. His teeth were worn away. Gentleness and kind persuasion win where force and bluster fail. As he stood wringing his hands and weeping, the god Mercury suddenly appeared and asked what the trouble was. The Ants shrugged their shoulders in disgust. “Very well,” growled the North Wind, and at once sent a cold, howling blast against the Traveler. Piraeus is my very best friend.”. Do not let your hopes carry you away from reality. Clinging to the straw like a shipwrecked sailor to a broken spar, the Ant floated safely to shore. The Frog had a plan. So when they saw the Birds getting the better of it, they were Birds for all there was in it. An Ass found a Lion’s skin left in the forest by a hunter. Did you buy it, or did the Shepherd make you a gift of it? A timid little Mouse came upon him unexpectedly, and in her fright and haste to get away, ran across the Lion’s nose. “How very, very anxious you are about me,” she said, “and how generous you are with your grass! The other, unable to fight the savage beast alone, threw himself on the ground and lay still, as if he were dead. Liars are not believed even when they speak the truth. He dressed himself in it, and amused himself by hiding in a thicket and rushing out suddenly at the animals who passed that way. They who will not listen to reason but stubbornly go their own way against the friendly advice of those who are wiser than they, are on the road to misfortune. Disclaimer: None of the videos shown here are actually hosted on this server. “My sons,” he said, “heed what I have to say to you. The Wolf’s song ended suddenly, and as he ran, with the Dogs at his heels, he called himself a fool for turning piper to please a Kid, when he should have stuck to his butcher’s trade. As fast as she pulled the chestnuts out of the fire, the Monkey ate them up. “He cannot eat the hay and yet he will not let us eat it who are so hungry for it!”. The happy Woodman returned to his home with his treasures, and soon the story of his good fortune was known to everybody in the village. “That would be a very simple matter. “But they might not have heard the news. “Why are you doing that?” asked the Fox at last with a grin. This Dog was a favorite and received many a pat and kind word from his Master, as well as choice bits from his plate. Now there were several Woodmen in the village who believed that they could easily win the same good fortune. The Sun’s rays grew warmer and warmer. A Farmer was driving his wagon along a miry country road after a heavy rain. “You are a Mouse,” he said, “and I am a sworn enemy of Mice. But they soon began to see that none of them ever got hurt. Once they decided to die rather than live in such misery. There in that hole? Some hungry Dogs saw a number of hides at the bottom of a stream where the Tanner had put them to soak. A Serpent had succeeded in surprising an Eagle and had wrapped himself around the Eagle’s neck. Be sure of your pedigree before you boast of it. Do not listen to the advice of him who seeks to lower you to his own level. They drove him very slowly, for they thought they would have a better chance to sell him if they kept him in good condition. The Hare now ran his swiftest, but he could not overtake the Tortoise in time. Now the jealous Ass got it into his silly head that all he had to do to win his Master’s favor was to act like the Dog. “What if you should fall! But let me tell you something in private. Picking up some small pebbles, he dropped them into the pitcher one by one. “You should always walk straight forward with your toes turned out.”, “Show me how to walk, mother dear,” answered the little Crab obediently, “I want to learn.”. Something has to be done to reclaim their wood. So, as soon as Mother Goat was out of sight, up he trotted to the door and knocked. When we hear the bell ringing we will know immediately that our enemy is coming.”. His sharp quills pricked them at every turn, and at last they politely asked him to leave. The Leopard was about to lose his temper when the Fox got up, yawning lazily. A few days later a change in weather brought a severe frost; and the poor swallow and that foolish young man in his light tunic, and with his arms and knees bare, could scarcely keep life in their shivering bodies. A fool may deceive by his dress and appearance, but his words will soon show what he really is. But the Dogs kept them all at a respectful distance, and the Sheep grazed in perfect safety. It was mounted on an Ass adorned with garlands and gorgeous trappings, and a grand procession of priests and pages followed it through the streets. In a few days my master will give a wedding feast for his only daughter. To each one he showed an axe of gold, and each one eagerly claimed it to be the one he had lost. Pull them out and I’ll divide them between us.”. A Lion had been watching three Bullocks feeding in an open field. A Hedgehog happened by. But before starting out he made a vow to Jupiter that if he would help him find the thief he would offer a fat Calf as a sacrifice. After many years, Tortoise began to wish he had gone to that wedding. On Friday, the couple went on a shared Instagram Live video to spend a little time with their fans. So with much rustling of feathers and a fierce air, he came down swiftly on the back of a large Ram. The Fox prided himself on his fine bushy tail with its tip of white, but he was wise enough to see that he could not rival the Leopard in looks. To teach the Frogs a lesson the ruler of the gods now sent a Crane to be king of Frogland. When that Lion leaves, I’ll teach you a lesson you won’t forget.”. The Wolf saw the wisdom of the advice, for he wanted to enjoy his meal without any danger of choking. With each pebble the water rose a little higher until at last it was near enough so he could drink. The Cock that had won the battle flew to the top of the hen-house, and, proudly flapping his wings, crowed with all his might to tell the world about his victory. A Wild Boar was sharpening his tusks busily against the stump of a tree, when a Fox happened by. It was nobody but the Barnyard Cock and the first one the little Mouse had ever seen. “It is clear,” said the Judge, “who made the comb and who could not have made it. The Fox wasted no time in talking. Though it may be fun for you, it means death to us!”. Then he picked up a stone and threw it, breaking the Goat’s horn. The Wheels of the wagon were of a different sort. But first please pipe me a tune, for I want to dance and be merry as long as I can.”. “You must be very glad to have me go now,” he said. A certain man who visited foreign lands could talk of little when he returned to his home except the wonderful adventures he had met with and the great deeds he had done abroad. The owner of this site (mma-core.com) holds NO RESPONSIBILITY if these videos are misused in any way and cannot be held responsible for what its users post, or any other actions of its users. The Wolf made off to a safe distance, and then said in a much injured tone: “You have no right to take my property like that!”. If I should bring you a drink, it would only serve to wash me down your throat. A Shepherd Boy tended his master’s Sheep near a dark forest not far from the village. The Goatherd tried to call it back, but in vain. “I belong to the Stork family who you know are honest and birds of good character. Running up, he caught the bird and clipped its wings. “What news?” asked the Cock very calmly. He had tried to attack them several times, but they had kept together, and helped each other to drive him off. Jupiter saw what simple and foolish creatures they were, but to keep them quiet and make them think they had a king he threw down a huge log, which fell into the water with a great splash. You can guess how fine and fat I will grow on the scraps from the table. Do not trust alone to outward appearances. “Get away from here, sir,” she said to the Grasshopper. But when the deed was done, not a single golden egg did he find, and his precious Goose was dead. “If this wheat is not harvested at once,” said the Farmer, “we shall lose half the crop. He takes what he wants and runs off with it without paying. He listened with a great deal of admiration to the song of the Grasshoppers. A Wolf left his lair one evening in fine spirits and an excellent appetite. Pride over a success should not throw us off our guard. A Fox that had been caught in a trap, succeeded at last, after much painful tugging, in getting away. First he whirled ’round and ’round like a top, then he hopped up and down, cutting all sorts of strange capers. My favirot fabel is the lion and the mouse. No milk and water government for them, they declared. A very young Mouse, who had never seen anything of the world, almost came to grief the very first time he ventured out. The Fox came too, but he was very cautious about it. Then one fine day in early spring he found himself with not a penny left, and no property save the clothes he wore. In her sleep the Country Mouse dreamed she was a Town Mouse with all the luxuries and delights of city life that her friend had described for her. The Dog could creep inside and the Cock would fly up on one of the branches. “It would take so little to break me,” he said. The Gnat buzzed away to tell the whole world about his victory, but instead he flew straight into a spider’s web. The Sheep in the pasture were much astonished and amused at the Pig’s behavior, and followed the Shepherd and his charge to the pasture gate. Take warning from the misfortunes of others. So away he hurried to the Crane. “Your highness,” he said in an undertone, so the Ass could not hear him, “I’ve got a fine scheme in my head. A small gain is worth more than a large promise. “You must come and dine with me today,” he said to the Stork, smiling to himself at the trick he was going to play. But Master Fox very wisely stayed outside, thanking the Lion very kindly for the invitation. The farmer climbed down from his seat and stood beside the wagon looking at it but without making the least effort to get it out of the rut. Do not expect constancy in others if you have none yourself. Before he composed himself to rest, he flapped his wings three times and crowed loudly. The Goat thought the Fox had gone down to drink, and so he asked if the water was good. The praise that was showered on the Monkey made the Camel envious. The Crane proved to be a very different sort of king from old King Log. It happened that one of the Goats had been left behind, and the Bull had no sooner got inside than this Goat lowered his head and made a rush at him, butting him with his horns. The command struck terror among the beasts. Long shadows came creeping over the ground. His eyes were fixed on the stars. But one night he found a sheep skin that had been cast aside and forgotten. A pair of Oxen were drawing a heavily loaded wagon along a miry country road. Noah Cyrus apologizes after Candace Owens calls her out for a racist term in a social media post defending Harry Styles after the conservative pundit's call to 'bring back manly men' I saw you kiss Miss Geranium, and you fluttered around Miss Mignonette until Honey Bee chased you away. A stray Lamb stood drinking early one morning on the bank of a woodland stream. O my gold!” cried the Miser, wildly, “someone has robbed me!”, “Your gold! He would have made you feel how much sharper his claws are than your teeth.”. “You have reason to complain,” said the Oak. Mother Goat was going to market one morning to get provisions for her household, which consisted of but one little Kid and herself. This had the effect the Farmer wanted, for from that day the Cranes visited his field no more. But Mercury did not give them the golden axe. “When he catches you he is only after your wool. So the Wolf spoke very humbly to the Dog, complimenting him on his fine appearance. Why did you put it there? A Farmer walked through his field one cold winter morning. “Did you see how I made them run?” he said. A Shepherd, counting his Sheep one day, discovered that a number of them were missing. But if you are divided among yourselves, you will be no stronger than a single stick in that bundle.”. Of course all the proud mammas from far and near brought their babies. But the weight of his magnificent train held him down. What a beautiful form and what splendid wings! The Mouse soon had enough of it and wanted to return to shore; but the treacherous Frog had other plans. He thought he saw there that the end of the world was at hand, when all at once, down he went into a hole full of mud and water. The Country Mouse stopped in the Town Mouse’s den only long enough to pick up her carpet bag and umbrella. I had no right to do it, I admit—”. “My gold! Foolish curiosity and vanity often lead to misfortune. A wise old Cat heard the dispute and offered to settle it. Soon a little Lamb was following him about and was quickly led away to slaughter. I know the Wolf! Two Pots, one of brass and the other of clay, stood together on the hearthstone. With the first glimmer of dawn the Cock awoke. That one had not been able to run fast enough because of the weight of his brush. “Serves me right,” growled the Wolf as he crept into the bushes. “No need of witnesses,” said one of the hearers. The evil doer often comes to harm through his own deceit. A long time ago a Man met a Satyr in the forest and succeeded in making friends with him. In a twinkling the Oyster was resting in the Dog’s stomach, shell and all. One warm summer afternoon as she dozed away in her den in the old oak tree, a Grasshopper nearby began a joyous but very raspy song. I simply cannot wait to embrace you! “Perhaps you see the mark of the collar to which my chain is fastened.”, “What! Those who try to deceive may expect to be paid in their own coin. He wanted to save at least some of his grain. As soon as he saw the meat he grasped eagerly for it, only to find himself held fast in the trap. Pray tell me, how did you get it?”. “Who taught you to divide so fairly?” he asked pleasantly. In a pinch a good use of our wits may help us out. The Beasts, too, had cause for fight. 2 Chainz: “NCAA” 2 Chainz’ Rap or Go to the League unpacks a long-held belief: The only two ways for some kids to make it out of the hood are to rap or play ball. As he drew his last breath, he said to those standing around: Learn from my fate not to take pity on a scoundrel. Just then a Weasel came by. Show a little pride!”, “Your feathers may do very well in spring,” replied the Crow, “but—I don’t remember ever having seen you around in winter, and that’s when I enjoy myself most.”. Many died, and those who lived were so ill, that they cared for neither food nor drink, and dragged themselves about listlessly. The poor Woodman was very glad that his axe had been found and could not thank the kind god enough. The unjust will not listen to the reasoning of the innocent. An Ass was being driven along a road leading down the mountain side, when he suddenly took it into his silly head to choose his own path. It was a long time before he came back to her. Now it was the custom among the Greeks to take their pet monkeys and dogs with them whenever they went on a voyage. But the Fox was already on his way to the woods. But what’s the difference?” replied the Dog. But he had to leave his beautiful bushy tail behind him. There none would dare harm them. They were great friends and were constantly in all sorts of mischief together. A Lion and a Man chanced to travel in company through the forest. There was once a Dog who was very fond of eggs. So the next day when the Town Mouse asked the Country Mouse to go home with her to the city, she gladly said yes. When he came up again he held a wonderful golden axe. A young boy learns how Stingy Jack became connected to Jack O'Lanterns. So he walked off a short distance and took a running leap at it, only to fall short once more. The least shock is sure to shatter me!”, “Don’t let that keep you at home,” urged the Brass Pot. At last a very young Mouse got up and said: “I have a plan that seems very simple, but I know it will be successful. Some Dogs found the skin of a Lion and furiously began to tear it with their teeth. “I was strolling along very peaceably when, just as I turned the corner into the next yard, I saw two strange creatures. But not half-way, near a clump of trees, there was the Wolf! “Haven’t you got it? Then into the pond he jumped, dragging his foolish companion with him. But the Fox had so many plans for escape he could not decide which one to try first. Gina Carano Hits Back, Announces New Movie Project With Ben Shapiro's Daily Wire: “They Can't Cancel Us If We Don't Let Them” — EXCLUSIVE: Less than 24 hours after her explosive ouster from Star Wars series The Mandalorian for incendiary social media posts, Gina … But when the tide of battle turned, they immediately sided with the Beasts. But he was generous and finally let the Mouse go. One day he found a trap with a bit of meat in it. No words he could say did the least good, so he cast about in his mind for some very striking example that should make them see that discord would lead them to misfortune. The Tortoise was very glad indeed. Boast of one thing and you will be found lacking in that and a few other things as well. The Fox stood off and laughed. Now I promise you a full-grown Bull, if you but make the thief go away!”. Surprised but delighted at the prospect of so delicious a meal, the Wolf settled down under an open window, expecting every moment to have the child handed out to him. Just as a great Bear rushed to seize a stray kid, a Lion leaped from another direction upon the same prey. There he would find better fare than briny water and sand mites. Roused from his nap, the Lion laid his huge paw angrily on the tiny creature to kill her. The Hare was much amused at the idea of running a race with the Tortoise, but for the fun of the thing he agreed. “No need to search any farther,” thought sly Master Fox. The strong are apt to settle questions to their own advantage. A Porcupine was looking for a good home. He was very much astonished at the strange sight and cried: “This must surely be the King of Tortoises!”. “This wheat is now ready for reaping,” said the Farmer. “There, child, there! ... north. Up he jumped to the Owl’s den, but as soon as he was near enough so the old Owl could see him clearly, she pounced upon him and ate him up. This he did very fairly, giving each an equal share. The Kid knew there was little hope for him. One day when the quarreling had been much more violent than usual and each of the Sons was moping in a surly manner, he asked one of them to bring him a bundle of sticks. But when they got there they found the Boy doubled up with laughter at the trick he had played on them. So be thankful, my child, that you escaped with your life, and, as long as you live, never judge people by their looks.”. A Dog had learned to carry his master’s dinner to him every day. But I think it best that each one confess his sins as I have done. The Wolf killed a great many of the Boy’s sheep and then slipped away into the forest. Just then the Father came within sight of the home, and the Wolf was barely able to save himself from the Dogs by a clever bit of running. A jar of honey was upset and the sticky sweetness flowed out on the table. In the still evening air the Wolf’s piping carried far. The other did likewise. But the Peacock stood where he was among the birds of the barnyard, while the Crane soared in freedom far up into the blue sky. He then very carefully divided the Stag into four equal parts. The father died, and no sooner was he in his grave than the sons set to work digging with all their might, turning up every foot of ground with their spades, and going over the whole farm two or three times. Stop your crying, or I will give you to the Wolf!”. The Farmer, of course, knew the Cranes and their ways. They persuaded the Dogs to go away, and that very evening the Wolves had the grandest feast of their lives. “I’m off. A Peacock, puffed up with vanity, met a Crane one day, and to impress him spread his gorgeous tail in the Sun. Or is it his wrinkled hide? A Dog and a Cock, who were the best of friends, wished very much to see something of the world. Please rate this story from 1 to 10 stars. The Ass did not dislike being carried, but so many people came up to point at him and laugh and shout, that he began to kick and bray, and then, just as they were crossing a bridge, the ropes that held him gave way, and down he tumbled into the river. Jupiter provided the prize. Now the Fox made as if to climb a tree, now he fell over and lay still, playing dead, and the next instant he was hopping on all fours, his back in the air, and his bushy tail shaking so that it seemed to throw out silver sparks in the moonlight. The Oak stood proudly and fought against the storm, while the yielding Reeds bowed low. You can’t expect any constancy from me!”. He dodged here and there with the hounds at his heels. Very timidly at first they stuck out their heads and sniffed about carefully. Yeah, nothing against Kid Galahad, the Sheffield man is Ring’s No. The bite was deadly and the Farmer felt that he must die. But the Dog seemed to be very proud of the clog and dragged it about noisily as if he wished to attract everybody’s attention. So when one of the Dolphins saw a Monkey struggling in the water, he thought it was a man, and made the Monkey climb up on his back. This one had been caught by hounds when his tail had become entangled in the hedge. “That may be a heap of meal, but it looks to me very much like the Cat. He wanted to see the world too, and there he was with a house on his back and little short legs that could hardly drag him along. Don’t talk to me about a drink!”. “Indeed, I do. One day as he sat watching the Sheep and the quiet forest, and thinking what he would do should he see a Wolf, he thought of a plan to amuse himself. One day the Wolf ran down a Stag and immediately called his comrades to divide the spoil. Do not let flattery throw you off your guard against an enemy. I wish he had stung you!”, “Constancy!” laughed the Butterfly. A Bat blundered into the nest of a Weasel, who ran up to catch and eat him. It is wiser to bear a single injury in silence than to provoke a thousand by flying into a rage. The plan worked beautifully. A Stork of a very simple and trusting nature had been asked by a gay party of Cranes to visit a field that had been newly planted. I’ll run you a race and prove it.”. I am nothing but a Mouse. The Rose was not indifferent, for the Butterfly’s wings were powdered in a charming pattern of gold and silver. Why, I know a whole sackful of tricks!”, “Well,” retorted the Cat, “I admit I know one trick only, but that one, let me tell you, is worth a thousand of yours!”. Pic credit: ABC Former The Bachelor star Colton Underwood is speaking out after spending months out of … Where now his strength and his former graceful beauty? Say ‘I am lost.'”. At last one day they flew up to fight it out, beak and claw. But the Beetle buzzed about Jupiter’s head, and made him rise to drive her away; and the eggs rolled from his lap. So he picked up some castoff feathers of the Peacocks and stuck them among his own black plumes. “I am very well satisfied, thank you,” said the Porcupine. The hungry Stork was much displeased at the trick, but he was a calm, even-tempered fellow and saw no good in flying into a rage. But as he opened his mouth to say these foolish words he lost his hold on the stick, and down he fell to the ground, where he was dashed to pieces on a rock. Then we shall soon see to whom the honey really belongs.”. “This good, rich milk,” she mused, “will give me plenty of cream to churn. The least of our enemies is often the most to be feared. A Kite saw her. G-Unit. Fancy me running away from a puny Lion! At a great meeting of the Animals, who had gathered to elect a new ruler, the Monkey was asked to dance. His dancing was very clever indeed, and the animals were all highly pleased with his grace and lightness. An old Lion, whose teeth and claws were so worn that it was not so easy for him to get food as in his younger days, pretended that he was sick. When I am bigger, I shall make you a much better meal.”. A great crowd of people ran out to get a closer look at the strange sight. But the greedy Dog thought he saw a real Dog carrying a bone much bigger than his own. You carried on scandalously with Mr. Bumble Bee and you made eyes at every single Bug you could see. The Countryman took the eggs to market and soon began to get rich. Some days later, while stalking his prey in the forest, the Lion was caught in the toils of a hunter’s net. I know it will make you sing like Apollo himself.”. The Stork could easily get at the food with his long bill, but all the Fox could do was to lick the outside of the jar, and sniff at the delicious odor. This performance she went through several times, each time singeing her paw severely. But an Eagle, circling overhead, heard the boasting chanticleer and, swooping down, carried him off to his nest. There another unpleasant surprise awaited him. So one day he climbed up on a shelf and hung from it, head downward, as if he were dead, holding himself up by clinging to some ropes with one paw. The man took off his cap and mopped his brow. It must have been true, for the Bear snuffed at the Man’s head awhile, and then, seeming to be satisfied that he was dead, walked away. Bluff and threatening words are of little value with rascals. But he immediately wrapped it closely around him, and the harder the Wind blew, the tighter he held it to him. Now that I think of it, I have a wonderful wine here, sent me from Olympus, of which I am told Apollo drinks before he sings to the high gods. They had to use all their strength to pull the wagon, but they did not complain. The Farmer saw that he would have to take other measures. The Eagle’s grief and anger knew no bounds, but who had done the cruel deed she did not know. So they brought the case before the Hornet, justice of the peace in that part of the woods. I admit that I have been very greedy and have devoured many sheep. Then the Sun began to shine. Very excited about it and a fine work done. A certain Wolf could not get enough to eat because of the watchfulness of the Shepherds. Running to one of the great ropes that bound him, she gnawed it until it parted, and soon the Lion was free. “I wasn’t born until this year.”, “Well, then,” snarled the Wolf, “It was someone in your family anyway.