[Read more…] about The Spaniel and The MastiffA Spaniel was traveling with a Mastiff. Coming into a town the Mastiff growled and the people fell upon both dogs. The Spaniel complained to no avail.
You are known by the company you keep.
The Dog and The Crocodile
[Read more…] about The Dog and The CrocodileA Dog ran while lapping at the Nile to avoid Crocodiles. A Crocodile tried to get friendly so the Dog told him why he ran. No meal today Crocodile!
Guard against a connection with people of bad character.
The Mastiff And The Curs
[Read more…] about The Mastiff And The CursA Mastiff and pups were barked at. Pup was enraged and asked why they were allowed to do that. Mastiff said without Curs there would be no Mastiff.
Without bad you cannot define good.
The Mastiff and The Goose
[Read more…] about The Mastiff and The GooseA Goose claimed a pond for she and her young and chased all comers. A Mastiff appeared to take a drink and chastised the Goose and got his drink.
Use care with bothering those bigger and stronger than you.
The Beggar and His Dog
[Read more…] about The Beggar and His DogA Lord’s dependent watched kitchen help give scraps to a Beggar and his Dog. The Beggar divided the leavings much like the Lord divided his castoffs.
We are not all that different.
The Gardener and His Landlord
[Read more…] about The Gardener and His LandlordA Gardener rented a garden with a destructive Hare. The Landlord came with friends and Dogs to catch the Hare. In trying they destroyed the garden. Ooops.
Be careful what you ask for; people helping can cause more grief than the original problem.