THE TWO TRAVELLERS.

Two Men travelling upon the road, one of them saw an Axe lying upon

the ground, where somebody had been hewing timber: so taking it up,

says he, I have found an Axe. Do not say I, says the other, but we have

found; for as we are companions, we ought to share the value between

us: but the first would not consent. They had not gone far, before the

owner of the Axe, hearing what was become of it, pursued them with a

warrant; which, when the fellow that had it, perceived, Alas! says he

to his companion, we are undone. Nay, says the other, do not say we,

but I am undone: for, as you would not let me share the prize, neither

will I share the danger with you.

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