THE DOG AND THE COOK. 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 Dog Invited to Supper
115. THE DOG INVITED TO SUPPER. A Gentleman, having prepared a great feast, invited a Friend to supper; and the Gentleman’s Dog, meeting the Friend’s Dog, “Come,” said he, “my good fellow, and sup with us to-night.”
The Dog was delighted with the invitation, and as he stood by and saw the preparations for the feast, said to himself, “Capital fare indeed! This is, in truth, good luck. I shall revel in dainties, and I will take good care to lay in an ample stock tonight, for I may have nothing to eat to-morrow.” As he said this to himself, he wagged his tail, and gave a sly look at his friend who had invited him.
But his tail wagging to and fro caught the cook’s eye, who seeing a stranger, straightway seized him by the legs, and threw him out of window. When he reached the ground, he set off yelping down the street; upon which the neighbours’ Dogs ran up to him, and asked him how he liked his supper.
“I’faith,” said he, with a sorry smile, “I hardly know, for we drank so deep that I can’t even tell you which way I got out of the house.”
They who enter by the back stairs may expect to be shown out at the window. [more info]
The Dog was delighted with the invitation, and as he stood by and saw the preparations for the feast, said to himself, “Capital fare indeed! This is, in truth, good luck. I shall revel in dainties, and I will take good care to lay in an ample stock tonight, for I may have nothing to eat to-morrow.” As he said this to himself, he wagged his tail, and gave a sly look at his friend who had invited him.
But his tail wagging to and fro caught the cook’s eye, who seeing a stranger, straightway seized him by the legs, and threw him out of window. When he reached the ground, he set off yelping down the street; upon which the neighbours’ Dogs ran up to him, and asked him how he liked his supper.
“I’faith,” said he, with a sorry smile, “I hardly know, for we drank so deep that I can’t even tell you which way I got out of the house.”
They who enter by the back stairs may expect to be shown out at the window. [more info]
The Dog who Came to Dinner
125. THE DOG WHO CAME TO DINNER. You will find the fable in English on this page; scroll to see if there are multiple English versions. [more info]
The Dog Invited to Supper
180. THE DOG INVITED TO SUPPER. A gentleman, having invited an extraordinary friend to sup with him, ordered a handsome entertainment to be prepared. His dog, observing this, thought with himself that now would be a good opportunity for him to invite another dog, a friend of his, to partake of the good cheer. Accordingly he did so; and the strange dog was conducted into the kitchen, where he saw mighty preparations going forward.
Thought he to himself, “This is rare! I shall fill my belly charmingly by and by with some of these dainties! I'll eat enough to last me a week! O, how nicely and delicious shall I feed!”
While he stood and thought thus with himself, his tail wagged, and his chaps watered exceedingly, and this drew the observation of the cook towards him; who, seeing a strange cur, with his eyes intent upon the victuals, stole softly behind him, and, taking him up by the two hind legs, threw him out of a window into the street.
The hard stones gave him a very severe reception, and he was almost stunned with the fall; but, recovering himself, he ran yelping and crying half the length of a street, the noise of which brought several other dogs about him; who, knowing of the invitation, began to inquire how he had fared. “O,” says he, “admirably well; I never was better entertained in my life; but in troth, we drank a little too hard; for my part, I was so overtaken, that I scarce know which way I got out of the house.” [more info]
Thought he to himself, “This is rare! I shall fill my belly charmingly by and by with some of these dainties! I'll eat enough to last me a week! O, how nicely and delicious shall I feed!”
While he stood and thought thus with himself, his tail wagged, and his chaps watered exceedingly, and this drew the observation of the cook towards him; who, seeing a strange cur, with his eyes intent upon the victuals, stole softly behind him, and, taking him up by the two hind legs, threw him out of a window into the street.
The hard stones gave him a very severe reception, and he was almost stunned with the fall; but, recovering himself, he ran yelping and crying half the length of a street, the noise of which brought several other dogs about him; who, knowing of the invitation, began to inquire how he had fared. “O,” says he, “admirably well; I never was better entertained in my life; but in troth, we drank a little too hard; for my part, I was so overtaken, that I scarce know which way I got out of the house.” [more info]
The Dog and the Cook
147. THE DOG AND THE COOK. A RICH MAN gave a great feast, to which he invited many friends and acquaintances. His Dog availed himself of the occasion to invite a stranger Dog, a friend of his, saying, “My master gives a feast, and there is always much food remaining; come and sup with me tonight.” The Dog thus invited went at the hour appointed, and seeing the preparations for so grand an entertainment, said in the joy of his heart, “How glad I am that I came! I do not often get such a chance as this. I will take care and eat enough to last me both today and tomorrow.” While he was congratulating himself and wagging his tail to convey his pleasure to his friend, the Cook saw him moving about among his dishes and, seizing him by his fore and hind paws, bundled him without ceremony out of the window. He fell with force upon the ground and limped away, howling dreadfully. His yelling soon attracted other street dogs, who came up to him and inquired how he had enjoyed his supper. He replied, “Why, to tell you the truth, I drank so much wine that I remember nothing. I do not know how I got out of the house.”
Uninvited guests seldom meet a welcome. [more info]
Uninvited guests seldom meet a welcome. [more info]
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