
The Lion, the Ass and the Fox Hunting.The Lion, the Ass and the Fox formed a party to go out hunting. Theytook a large booty, and when the sport was ended, bethought themselvesof having a hearty meal. The Lion bade the Ass allot the spoil. So,dividing it into three equal parts, the Ass begged his friends to maketheir choice; at which the Lion, in great indignation, fell upon the Assand tore him to pieces. He then bade the Fox make a division; who,gathering the whole into one great heap, reserved but the smallest mitefor himself. "Ah! friend," says the Lion, "who taught you to make soequitable a division?" "I wanted no other lesson," replied the Fox,"than the Ass's fate." Better be wise by the misfortunes of others than by your own. From Aesop's Fables |