A _Shepherd_ and his _Sheep_.
In Old time when _Sheep_ fed like _Hogs_ upon Acorns, a Shepherd drove
his Flock into a Little Oak-Wood, spread his Coat under a Tree, and up
he went to shake ’em down some Mast. The Sheep were so Keen upon the
Acorns, that they Gobbled up now and then a Piece of the Coat along with
’em. When the Shepherd took Notice of it: What a Company of Ungrateful
Wretches are you, says he, that Cloath all Other People that have No
Relation to you, and yet Strip your Master, that gives ye both Food and
Protection!
The MORAL.
The Belly has no Ears; _and a Ravenous Appetite Guttles up whatever is
Before it, without any regard either to Things or Persons_.