[Read more…] about The Two FoxesTwo Foxes raided a hen-roost killing all. The Young Fox ate all he could until he died. The Old Fox saved for the next day but was killed on return.
Every age has its peculiar vice.
The Prince and His Servant
[Read more…] about The Prince and His ServantA Prince bestowed a secret task to his Servant. The Servant told the King. The King died and the Prince became King. Servant did not survive!
Tell secrets at your own peril.
The Parrot
[Read more…] about The ParrotA Widower wanted a Parrot to pass the time. Many at the shop repeated inane phrases; one silent appeared to think more. Bought that and it wasn’t true.
Quick decisions are often wrong decisions.
The Rope Dance
[Read more…] about The Rope DanceA Boy was learning to dance on a Rope but objected to the long pole he had to carry. So, he threw it down and quickly followed. Lesson learned!
Some must learn the hard way.
The Frog and The Tadpole
[Read more…] about The Frog and The TadpoleA Tadpole admired a canebreak until a wind snapped off pieces at which point the Frog mother pointed out what looked good was pith and emptiness.
Looks are not everything.
The Fish and The Fishermen
[Read more…] about The Fish and The FishermenThree fish saw Fishermen coming. One swam away to the river. One played dead and survived. The third was not smart and was caught.
If you are clever you can often get yourself out of trouble.