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"I have, sire," said the Fox, "and it is this: you must flay a

Wolf and wrap yourself in his skin while it is still warm." The

Lion accordingly turned to the Wolf and struck him dead with one

blow of his paw, in order to try the Fox's prescription; but the

Fox laughed and said to himself, "That's what comes of stirring

up ill-will."

HERCULES AND PLUTUS

When Hercules was received among the gods and was entertained at

a banquet by Jupiter, he responded courteously to the greetings

of all with the exception of Plutus, the god of wealth. When

Plutus approached him, he cast his eyes upon the ground, and

turned away and pretended not to see him. Jupiter was surprised

at this conduct on his part, and asked why, after having been so

cordial with all the other gods, he had behaved like that to

Plutus. "Sire," said Hercules, "I do not like Plutus, and I will

tell you why. When we were on earth together I always noticed

that he was to be found in the company of scoundrels."

THE FOX AND THE LEOPARD