THE WOLVES AND THE SICK ASS.

An Ass being sick, the report was spread abroad in the country, and

some did not scruple to say, that she would die before another night

went over her head. Upon this, several Wolves went to the stable where

she lay, under pretence of making her a visit; but rapping at the door,

and asking how she did, the young Ass came out, and told them that his

mother was much better than they desired.

The Fables of Æsop, and Others With Designs on Wood · 第 270 / 575 题