[Read more…] about The Cat and The MiceA cat came to a house with mice and started to feast. The mice hid and the cat, thinking to fool them, hung itself from a peg as a bag. Didn’t work.
Do not put yourself at the mercy of a known enemy.
The Fox and The Woodcutter
[Read more…] about The Fox and The WoodcutterA Fox sought and was granted shelter in a home. Huntsmen asked about the Fox; the owner denied seeing one but pointed at the house. Fox lucky signal missed.
Conscience is as answerable for actions as words.
The Swollen Fox
[Read more…] about The Swollen FoxA Fox took himself through a small hole to eat his fill of what’s inside. Now too big to get back out the Fox has to wait until he returns to normal size.
Don’t be greedy.
The Hunter and The Woodman
[Read more…] about The Hunter and The WoodmanA timid Hunter was looking for Lion spoor. A Woodman offered to show the Hunter the Lion but the Hunter declined saying he was just looking for tracks.
The hero is brave in deeds as well as words.
The Dolphins, The Whales, and The Sprat
[Read more…] about The Dolphins, The Whales, and The SpratDolphins and Whales were fighting when a Sprat offered to help them. Seems they would rather fight. Too bad.
Some would rather fight than not.
The Mice and The Weasels
[Read more…] about The Mice and The WeaselsMice and Weasels were fighting. The Mice picked their bravest to lead and made them generals. Mice fled when Weasels came but generals could not. Too bad.
The more honor the more danger.