[Read more…] about The Spanish CavalierA Spanish Cavalier lost a duel with a Dutchman and told his second to bury him before he was stripped; but a crowd stripped him. No shirt was all.
Curiosity can drive people to do rash things.
The Mice and The Trap
[Read more…] about The Mice and The TrapMice saw bacon in a small room with only one entrance and exit. Most rushed in for the food; a few stayed back seeing a trip. These were right!
The wise avoid things that are too good to be true.
The Wolf and The Lamb
[Read more…] about The Wolf and The LambA young Lamb encountered a Wolf outside the fence. The Wolf sweet-talked the Lamb into joining him for a nice meal of grass. The meal was Lamb instead!
There is a reason for fences; don’t stray out of bounds.
The Farmer’s Wife and The Raven
[Read more…] about The Farmer’s Wife and The RavenA Farmer’s Wife was taking a load of eggs to market. A Raven was seen and the horse stumbled crushing the eggs. She blamed the Raven but he said: No.
Plan ahead for all contingencies.
The Trooper and His Horse
[Read more…] about The Trooper and His HorseA Trooper noticed a loose shoe on his Horse but did not take care of it. They were called to war; the horse stumbled; and the enemy slew the soldier.
Take care of work as you find it.
The Two Springs
[Read more…] about The Two SpringsTwo Springs split. The stronger chided the weaker but the weaker went to a meadow and collected more water. Eventually the stronger had to join too.
Sometimes joining forces is for the best.