[Read more…] about A Lark in A NetA Lark was caught and sentenced to death. The Lark complained that punishment did not fit the crime as all he took was a grain of corn; not jewels. Too bad.
When your adversary is also your judge, don’t bother arguing.
A Thunny and A Dolphin
[Read more…] about A Thunny and A DolphinA Thunny and dolphin wash ashore. The Thunny was pleased to see the dolphin die first.
There is satisfaction in taking one’s enemy along if one has to die.
An Old Dog and His Master
[Read more…] about An Old Dog and His MasterAn Old Dog complained that as he grew older and more frail the master reproached and beat him more despite a lifetime of service.
Rewards do not always accompany a lifetime of good work.
An Ass and An Ungrateful Master
[Read more…] about An Ass and An Ungrateful MasterA long-serving Ass finally tripped and fell. His Master beat him unmercifully. Too bad for the Ass to have such an uncaring Master.
Rewards do not always accompany a lifetime of good work.
A Woman and Her Two Daughters
[Read more…] about A Woman and Her Two DaughtersA Woman with two daughters buried one, and mourners were provided for the funeral. The other daughter asked about strangers. Woman said they had the money.
Professional mourners serve those who pay the most.
A Stag and A Lion
[Read more…] about A Stag and A LionA deer being chased tries to hide in a cave with a lion in it. Bad move. Bye, bye deer.
Everything, including death, can be done easy or hard.