[Read more…] about The Ass and The LapdogAn Ass sees a lap Dog fawned over and decides to sit on the master’s lap like the Dog. Bad move as the Ass quickly finds out.
Clumsy jesting is no joke.
The Town Mouse and The Country Mouse
[Read more…] about The Town Mouse and The Country MouseA Town and Country Mouse visited each other. The Town Mouse was fed basic food at leisure; the Country Mouse had to run away from fine food. He ran home.
Better beans and bacon in peace than cakes and ale in fear.
The Fox and The Cat
[Read more…] about The Fox and The CatBetter one safe way than a hundred on which you cannot reckon. A cat goes up a tree and gets away while a fox is caught trying to figure out what to do.
Better one safe way than a hundred on which you cannot reckon.
The Dog and The Wolf
[Read more…] about The Dog and The WolfA Dog offered to help a Wolf get regular feed from his Master. The Wolf listened but saw a bald spot on Dog’s neck where the collar sat. Goodbye said Wolf.
Better starve free than be a fat slave.
The Mischievous Dog
[Read more…] about The Mischievous DogA bad dog was given a collar so people could be warned at his approach. The dog thought it a good thing and was proud of it. He was wrong.
Notoriety should not be mistaken for fame.
The Dog and The Cook
[Read more…] about The Dog and The CookA Dog invited another to the feast. The visiting Dog was found among the food by the cook who threw him out. To save face, visitor said he was drunk.
Some respect is due the servant for the sake of the master.