042. THE FOX AND WOLF.
An empty Fox did a gorg'd Wolfe accost
Which to himselfe the spoyles of flocks ingrost.
The Wolfe to null his hopes did him insure
That he then struggled with a Calenture.
The Fox resents his craft and vext does tell
The Neighbouring Swaynes, where was his bloody cell,
Who straight with Doggs the loaded Wolfe subdu'd.
And next the Fox with the same fate pursu'd
Who being both thus made by Iustice twins
In death, a dole is made of both theyr skinns.
Morall
Envy's owne poyson still it selfe does frett.
Who starves it selfe to see another eat.
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An empty Fox did a gorg'd Wolfe accost
Which to himselfe the spoyles of flocks ingrost.
The Wolfe to null his hopes did him insure
That he then struggled with a Calenture.
The Fox resents his craft and vext does tell
The Neighbouring Swaynes, where was his bloody cell,
Who straight with Doggs the loaded Wolfe subdu'd.
And next the Fox with the same fate pursu'd
Who being both thus made by Iustice twins
In death, a dole is made of both theyr skinns.
Morall
Envy's owne poyson still it selfe does frett.
Who starves it selfe to see another eat.
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