[Read more…] about The Thieves and The CockThieves stole a Cock who pleaded for life saying he serviced man by waking him. The thieves thought this all the better reason to kill and eat the bird.
The safeguards of virtue are hateful to those with evil intentions.
The Partridge and The Fowler
[Read more…] about The Partridge and The FowlerThe Partridge begged for life from the hunter by saying he would deliver many of his fellows instead. The hunter would have nothing of this betrayal.
A traitor undermines the foundations of society.
The Ant and The Dove
[Read more…] about The Ant and The DoveA dove about to be caught in a tree was scared away because an ant, seeing the problem, stung the bird catcher who then yelled.
Return favors given to you.
The Crow and The Sheep
[Read more…] about The Crow and The SheepThe Crow bothered a Sheep who said a Dog would not have stood for the abuse. The Crow pointed out that he picked his targets just for that reason.
Pick your enemies.
The Eagle and The Fox
[Read more…] about The Eagle and The FoxAn Eagle and Fox befriended each other. The Eagle, hungry, brought a Fox kit to her young. The Fox was delighted when some hot meat burned the Eagle’s nest.
God is the ultimate judge.
The Sparrow and The Hare
[Read more…] about The Sparrow and The HareA Sparrow berated a Hare for being caught by an Eagle. Right at that time a Hawk comes and captures the Sparrow.
Misery loves company.