[Read more…] about The Hunter, The Fox, and The TigerA Hunter dug a pit in front of a Fox’s den and put food in the pit. Fox, suspecting a trick avoided the pit. A Tiger did not and fell in. Hunter surprised!
Look before you leap.
The Fox and The Cat
[Read more…] about The Fox and The CatA Cat and Fox were moralizing about how bad killing was. On arrival at their destination a fat Cock and Mouse changed their minds.
It is a common habit among men to talk of what is right and good, and to do what is quite the reverse.
The Plague Among The Beasts
[Read more…] about The Plague Among The BeastsThe Beasts suffered a plague. A tribunal was to judge the most evil who would be sacrificed. The Ass, who did little wrong, was condemned and eaten. Ouch!
If you must be judged, make certain it’s before a fair judge.
The Two Foxes
[Read more…] about The Two FoxesTwo Foxes raided a hen-roost killing all. The Young Fox ate all he could until he died. The Old Fox saved for the next day but was killed on return.
Every age has its peculiar vice.
The Fox, The Weasel, and The Rabbit
[Read more…] about The Fox, The Weasel, and The RabbitA Rabbit was safe from a Fox. He felt different when a Weasel teamed with Fox. Weasel chased him from the hole and Fox snared and shared him. Yum!
Sometimes an alliance is needed to perform a task properly.
The Lion, The Bear, The Monkey, and The Fox
[Read more…] about The Lion, The Bear, The Monkey, and The FoxThe Lion summoned many to his den. Bear thought it reeked and was killed for his observation. Monkey said otherwise and was killed. Fox demurred and lived.
Watch what you say in the presence of greater power.