I have to tell you of an instance of the benevolence of an ox. Oxen may
possess many virtues, but are not in the habit of making a parade of
them. Sheep are sometimes seized with fits, when they fall on their
back, and are unable of themselves to regain their legs. While in this
helpless position, they are sometimes attacked by birds of prey, which
tear out their eyes, and otherwise injure them.
An unfortunate sheep had fallen in the way I have described, and was in
vain endeavouring to struggle to its feet, when an ox, grazing near,
observed what had happened. Going up to it, it carefully turned the
animal over on its side; and when it had regained its feet, walked away,
and went on feeding as before, satisfied that it had done what was
wanted.
My young friends, try to help those in distress, though there may be as
much difference between you and them as between that ox and the sheep.