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A Lion, a Fox, and an Ass went out hunting together. They had

soon taken a large booty, which the Lion requested the Ass to

divide between them. The Ass divided it all into three equal

parts, and modestly begged the others to take their choice; at

which the Lion, bursting with fury, sprang upon the Ass and tore

him to pieces. Then, glaring at the Fox, he bade him make a fresh

division. The Fox gathered almost the whole in one great heap for

the Lion's share, leaving only the smallest possible morsel for

himself. "My dear friend," said the Lion, "how did you get the

knack of it so well?" The Fox replied, "Me? Oh, I took a lesson

from the Ass."

Happy is he who learns from the misfortunes of others.

THE FOWLER, THE PARTRIDGE, AND THE COCK