144. THE HEIFER AND THE OX. A Heifer that ran wild in the fields, and had never felt the yoke, upbraided an Ox at plough for submitting to such labour and drudgery. The Ox said nothing, but went on with his work. Not long after, there was a great festival. The Ox got his holiday: but the Heifer was led off to be sacrificed at the altar. “If this be the end of your idleness,” said the Ox, “ I think that my work is better than your play. I had rather my neck felt the yoke than the axe.” [more info]
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