The Wounded Wolf and the Ewe

102. THE WOUNDED WOLF AND THE EWE. You will find the fable in English on this page; scroll to see if there are multiple English versions. [more info]

The Wolf and the Sheep

093. THE WOLF AND THE SHEEP. A WOLF, sorely wounded and bitten by dogs, lay sick and maimed in his lair. Being in want of food, he called to a Sheep who was passing, and asked him to fetch some water from a stream flowing close beside him. “For,” he said, “if you will bring me drink, I will find means to provide myself with meat.” “Yes,” said the Sheep, “if I should bring you the draught, you would doubtless make me provide the meat also.”
Hypocritical speeches are easily seen through. [more info]

The Wolf and the Sheep

197. THE WOLF AND THE SHEEP. A WOLF, sorely wounded and bitten by dogs, lay sick and maimed in his lair. Being in want of food, he called to a Sheep who was passing, and asked him to fetch some water from a stream flowing close beside him. “For,” he said, “if you will bring me drink, I will find means to provide myself with meat.” “Yes,” said the Sheep, “if I should bring you the draught, you would doubtless make me provide the meat also.”
Moral. Hypocritical speeches are easily seen through. [more info]