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A Horse, proud of his fine harness, met an Ass on the high-road.

As the Ass with his heavy burden moved slowly out of the way to

let him pass, the Horse cried out impatiently that he could

hardly resist kicking him to make him move faster. The Ass held

his peace, but did not forget the other's insolence. Not long

afterwards the Horse became broken-winded, and was sold by his

owner to a farmer. One day, as he was drawing a dung-cart, he met

the Ass again, who in turn derided him and said, "Aha! you never

thought to come to this, did you, you who were so proud! Where

are all your gay trappings now?"

THE DOG CHASING A WOLF