FAB. CLXXIX.

A _Crow_ and a _Dog_.

A _Crow_ Invited a _Dog_ to Joyn in a Sacrifice to _Minerva_. That will

be to no Purpose (says the _Dog_) for the Goddess has such an Aversion to

ye, that you are Particularly Excluded out of all Auguries. Ay, says the

_Crow_, but I’ll Sacrifice the rather to her for That, to try if I can

make her my Friend.

The MORAL.

_We find it in the Practice of the World, that Men take up Religion more

for Fear, Reputation, and Interest, then for True Affection._

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