FAB. XX.

The _Kite_, _Hawk_, and _Pigeons_.

The _Pigeons_ finding themselves Persecuted by the _Kite_, made Choice of

the _Hawk_ for their Guardian. The _Hawk_ sets up for their Protector;

but under Countenance of That Authority, makes more Havock in the

_Dove-House_ in Two Days, then the _Kite_ could have done in Twice as

many Months.

The MORAL.

_’Tis a Dangerous Thing for People to call in a powerful and Ambitious

man for their Protector; and upon the Clamour of here and there a Private

person, to hazard the Whole Community._

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