The Boar and the Ass

102. THE BOAR AND ASS.
While the dull Ass the sturdy Boar derides,
The Boar whom moderation wisely guides
Replyd — Iest on thou dull insipid thing,
Fooles cannot move, their railiery wants sting.
Morall
Be not concerned when Coxcombs witty grow
Least others think their pert aspersions true.
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The Boar and the Ass

014. THE BOAR AND THE ASS. A little scoundrel of an ass happening to meet with a boar, had a mind to be arch upon him. “And so, brother,” says he, “your humble servant.” The boar, somewhat nettled at this familiarity, bristled up to him and told him he was surprised to hear him utter so impudent an untruth, and was just going to show his noble resentment, by giving him a rip in the flank; but, wisely stifling his passion, he contented himself with only saying, “Go, you sorry beast! I could be amply and easily revenged of you, but I do not care to foul my tusks with the blood of so base a creature.” [more info]

The Ass Deriding the Boar

1.29. THE ASS DERIDING THE BOAR. Fools often, while trying to raise a silly laugh, provoke others by gross affronts, and cause serious danger to themselves.
An Ass meeting a Boar: “Good morrow to you, brother,” says he. The other indignantly rejects the salutation, and enquires why he thinks proper to utter such an untruth. The Ass, with legs crouching down, replies: “If you deny that you are like me, at all events I have something very like your snout.” The Boar, just on the point of making a fierce attack, suppressed his rage, and said: “Revenge were easy for me, but I decline to be defiled with such dastardly blood.” [more info]

The Boar and the Ass

102. THE BOAR AND THE ASS. A little scoundrel of an ass happening to meet with a boar, had a mind to be arch upon him. “And so, brother,” says he, “your humble servant.” The boar, somewhat nettled at this familiarity, bristled up to him and told him he was surprised to hear him utter so impudent an untruth, and was just going to show his noble resentment, by giving him a rip in the flank; but, wisely stifling his passion, he contented himself with only saying, “Go, you sorry beast! I could be amply and easily revenged of you, but I do not care to foul my tusks with the blood of so base a creature.” [more info]