[Illustration: THE MISCHIEVOUS DOG.]
A certain man had a Dog, which was so fierce and mischievous, that he
was forced to fasten a heavy clog about his neck, to keep him from
running at and worrying people. This the vain cur took for a badge of
honourable distinction; and grew so insolent upon it, that he looked
down with an air of scorn upon the neighbouring dogs, and refused to
keep them company. But a sly old poacher, who was one of the gang,
assured him, that he had no reason to value himself upon the favour he
wore, since it was fixed upon him rather as a mark of disgrace than of
honour.