[Read more…] about The Two RabbitsOne Rabbit asked another to loan her a hutch for raising a family. The loan was made but when the time was up, the first Rabbit was kept out by the second.
Give someone an inch and they’ll take a mile.
The Ass’s Brains
[Read more…] about The Ass’s BrainsA Lion and Fox hunted together. An Ass was killed for supper. Fox was to guard but got hungry and ate the brain. Lion angry. Fox explained no brain is here.
Wit has always an answer ready.
The Creaking Wheel
[Read more…] about The Creaking WheelA Coachman noticed a creaking wheel on his wagon. He asked the wheel why it complained and it answered that was a privilege of the weak.
Complaining is the privilege of the weak.
The Ass, The Dog, and The Wolf
[Read more…] about The Ass, The Dog, and The WolfAn Ass was grazing while master slept. Dog wanted its meal; Ass declined. A Wolf came upon the Ass who asked the Dog for help. Help declined. Bye, bye Ass.
Give good advice as you may also have to follow it.
Death and Cupid
[Read more…] about Death and CupidA tired Cupid sought rest in a cave that belonged to Death. His arrows got mixed with arrows Death uses. This accounts for lovers dying and elders in love.
Fate sometimes surprises.
The Sheep-Biter
[Read more…] about The Sheep-BiterA Shepherd trusted his dog with the sheep. The dog was caught biting and killing sheep and at sentencing for the crime begged for his life. Dog gone.
All criminals must be punished for crimes.