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Once upon a time the Wolves said to the Dogs, "Why should we

continue to be enemies any longer? You are very like us in most

ways: the main difference between us is one of training only. We

live a life of freedom; but you are enslaved to mankind, who beat

you, and put heavy collars round your necks, and compel you to

keep watch over their flocks and herds for them, and, to crown

all, they give you nothing but bones to eat. Don't put up with it

any longer, but hand over the flocks to us, and we will all live

on the fat of the land and feast together." The Dogs allowed

themselves to be persuaded by these words, and accompanied the

Wolves into their den. But no sooner were they well inside than

the Wolves set upon them and tore them to pieces.

Traitors richly deserve their fate.

THE BULL AND THE CALF