036. THE LION, THE DONKEY, AND THE FOX. You will find the fable in English on this page; scroll to see if there are multiple English versions. [more info]
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The Lion, The Ass, and the Fox
144. THE LION, THE ASS, AND THE FOX. The lion, the ass, and the fox, went a hunting together in the forest, and it was agreed, that whatever was taken should be divided amongst them. They happened to have very good sport, and caught a large fat stag, which the lion ordered the ass to divide. The ass, according to the best of his capacity, did so, and made three pretty equal shares.
But such levelling doings not suiting at all with the craving temper of the greedy lion, without further delay he flew upon the poor ass, and tore him in pieces, and then bid the fox divide it into two parts. Reynard, who seldom wanted a prompter, however, had his cue given him sufficiently upon this occasion; and so, nibbling off one little bit for himself, he laid forth all the rest for the lion's portion.
The royal brute was so delighted at this dutiful and handsome proof of his respect, that he could not forbear expressing the satisfaction it gave him: and asked him withal, where he could possibly have learnt so proper and so courtly a behaviour.
“Why,” replies Reynard, “to tell your majesty the truth, I was taught it by the ass that lies dead there.” [more info]
But such levelling doings not suiting at all with the craving temper of the greedy lion, without further delay he flew upon the poor ass, and tore him in pieces, and then bid the fox divide it into two parts. Reynard, who seldom wanted a prompter, however, had his cue given him sufficiently upon this occasion; and so, nibbling off one little bit for himself, he laid forth all the rest for the lion's portion.
The royal brute was so delighted at this dutiful and handsome proof of his respect, that he could not forbear expressing the satisfaction it gave him: and asked him withal, where he could possibly have learnt so proper and so courtly a behaviour.
“Why,” replies Reynard, “to tell your majesty the truth, I was taught it by the ass that lies dead there.” [more info]
The Lion, The Ass, and the Fox
16. THE LION, THE ASS, AND THE FOX. A Lion, an Ass, and a Fox agreed to assist one another in hunting. On returning from the chase the Lion requested the Ass to give to each that portion which was his due, and the Ass divided the spoil into three equal parts. Bursting into a rage the Lion devoured the Ass and then asked the Fox to make a division. This the Fox did, placing all the three had killed in a large heap, reserving to himself the smallest morsel. “Who taught you this excellent art of division?" said the Lion. “I learned it from the Ass,” replied the Fox. MORAL. Happy are those who learn from the misfortunes of others. [more info]
The Lion, The Ass, and the Fox
092. THE LION, THE ASS, AND THE FOX. The lion, the ass, and the fox, went a hunting together in the forest, and it was agreed, that whatever was taken should be divided amongst them. They happened to have very good sport, and caught a large fat stag, which the lion ordered the ass to divide. The ass, according to the best of his capacity, did so, and made three pretty equal shares.
But such levelling doings not suiting at all with the craving temper of the greedy lion, without further delay he flew upon the poor ass, and tore him in pieces, and then bid the fox divide it into two parts. Reynard, who seldom wanted a prompter, however, had his cue given him sufficiently upon this occasion; and so, nibbling off one little bit for himself, he laid forth all the rest for the lion's portion.
The royal brute was so delighted at this dutiful and handsome proof of his respect, that he could not forbear expressing the satisfaction it gave him: and asked him withal, where he could possibly have learnt so proper and so courtly a behaviour.
“Why,” replies Reynard, “to tell your majesty the truth, I was taught it by the ass that lies dead there.” [more info]
But such levelling doings not suiting at all with the craving temper of the greedy lion, without further delay he flew upon the poor ass, and tore him in pieces, and then bid the fox divide it into two parts. Reynard, who seldom wanted a prompter, however, had his cue given him sufficiently upon this occasion; and so, nibbling off one little bit for himself, he laid forth all the rest for the lion's portion.
The royal brute was so delighted at this dutiful and handsome proof of his respect, that he could not forbear expressing the satisfaction it gave him: and asked him withal, where he could possibly have learnt so proper and so courtly a behaviour.
“Why,” replies Reynard, “to tell your majesty the truth, I was taught it by the ass that lies dead there.” [more info]
The Fox, The Lion, and the Ass
41. THE FOX, THE LION, AND THE ASS.
Once on a time it came to pass
The Fox, the Lion, and the Ass
Agreed to hunt in company.
The hunting over - - when the three
Viewed the result, well satisfied - -
The Lion bade the Ass divide
The spoil. So, wishing to be fair,
The Ass gave each an equal share.
Straightway the Lion, who could see
No virtue in equality,
Declared the judgment void and ate
The Judge. Warned by the Ass's fate,
The Fox exclaimed with ready wit,
"The Lion's share is - - all of it!"
"Right!" roared the Lion. "Come now, tell
Who taught you to divide so well?"
"It was," replied the Fox, "alas!
Our late lamented friend, the Ass!" [more info]
Once on a time it came to pass
The Fox, the Lion, and the Ass
Agreed to hunt in company.
The hunting over - - when the three
Viewed the result, well satisfied - -
The Lion bade the Ass divide
The spoil. So, wishing to be fair,
The Ass gave each an equal share.
Straightway the Lion, who could see
No virtue in equality,
Declared the judgment void and ate
The Judge. Warned by the Ass's fate,
The Fox exclaimed with ready wit,
"The Lion's share is - - all of it!"
"Right!" roared the Lion. "Come now, tell
Who taught you to divide so well?"
"It was," replied the Fox, "alas!
Our late lamented friend, the Ass!" [more info]
The Lion, The Ass, and the Fox
36. THE LION, THE ASS, AND THE FOX. The Lion, the Ass, and the Fox made a bargain to hunt together. When they had caught a good supply of game, they came to eat it, and the Lion bade the Ass divide the spoils. So the Ass divided it into three equal parts, and called on each to choose his portion. At that the Lion fell into a rage, and made his supper off the Ass.
Then the Lion told the Fox to divide it, and he put almost all the game into one great heap for the Lion, and saved only a small bit for himself. Then the Lion said: "My good fellow, who taught you to divide so well?" and the Fox said: "That dead Ass there." [more info]
Then the Lion told the Fox to divide it, and he put almost all the game into one great heap for the Lion, and saved only a small bit for himself. Then the Lion said: "My good fellow, who taught you to divide so well?" and the Fox said: "That dead Ass there." [more info]
The Lion, The Fox, and the Ass
246. THE LION, THE FOX, AND THE ASS. 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. [more info]
The Lion, Ass, and Fox
092. THE LION, ASS, AND FOX. You will find the fable in English on this page; scroll down to see if there are multiple English versions. [more info]
The Lion, The Ass, and the Fox
137. THE LION, THE ASS, AND THE FOX. A Lion, an Ass, and a Fox were hunting in company, and caught a large quantity of game. The Ass was asked to divide the spoil. This he did very fairly, giving each an equal share.
The Fox was well satisfied, but the Lion flew into a great rage over it, and with one stroke of his huge paw, he added the Ass to the pile of slain.
Then he turned to the Fox.
"You divide it," he roared angrily.
The Fox wasted no time in talking. He quickly piled all the game into one great heap. From this he took a very small portion for himself, such undesirable bits as the horns and hoofs of a mountain goat, and the end of an ox tail.
The Lion now recovered his good humor entirely.
"Who taught you to divide so fairly?" he asked pleasantly.
"I learned a lesson from the Ass," replied the Fox, carefully edging away.
Learn from the misfortunes of others. [more info]
The Fox was well satisfied, but the Lion flew into a great rage over it, and with one stroke of his huge paw, he added the Ass to the pile of slain.
Then he turned to the Fox.
"You divide it," he roared angrily.
The Fox wasted no time in talking. He quickly piled all the game into one great heap. From this he took a very small portion for himself, such undesirable bits as the horns and hoofs of a mountain goat, and the end of an ox tail.
The Lion now recovered his good humor entirely.
"Who taught you to divide so fairly?" he asked pleasantly.
"I learned a lesson from the Ass," replied the Fox, carefully edging away.
Learn from the misfortunes of others. [more info]
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