[Read more…] about The Wolves and SheepWolves and Sheep made a pact of peace where Sheep gave up Dogs and Wolves their young. The young cries and Wolves cried foul. Bye-bye Sheep!
Weaken your defenses at your own peril.
The Lion, and The Asses and Hares
[Read more…] about The Lion, and The Asses and HaresA beast/bird war broke out. Asses and Hares came to the field. The Lion, instead of dismissing them, said the Asses could trumpet and Hares carry letters.
Everyone can be of use in war.
The Peacock and The Magpie
[Read more…] about The Peacock and The MagpieThe Birds wanted a king and the Peacock applied. He was almost elected due to his beauty but a Magpie asked practical questions. Peacock failed.
Kings must be suited for the job and not just a vain pretender.
The Hawk and The Farmer
[Read more…] about The Hawk and The FarmerA Hawk, chasing a Pigeon, got caught in a Farmer’s net. The Hawk begged for his life based on no harm to the Farmer. Intended harm to the Pigeon was enough.
Evil deserves punishment.
The Boar and The Ass
[Read more…] about The Boar and The AssA Boar was insulted by an Ass but wisely avoided conflict with nothing more than a curt comment.
The impudent sometimes escape the effects of their impudence.
The Two Rabbits
[Read more…] about The Two RabbitsOne Rabbit asked another to loan her a hutch for raising a family. The loan was made but when the time was up, the first Rabbit was kept out by the second.
Give someone an inch and they’ll take a mile.