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The two Mice scampered off and hid themselves in a narrow and

exceedingly uncomfortable hole. Presently, when all was quiet,

they ventured out again; but some one else came in, and off they

scuttled again. This was too much for the visitor. "Good-bye,"

said he, "I'm off. You live in the lap of luxury, I can see, but

you are surrounded by dangers; whereas at home I can enjoy my

simple dinner of roots and corn in peace."

THE LION AND THE BULL