A _Lyon_, _Ass_, and _Hare_.
Upon the Breaking out of a War betwixt the Birds and the Beasts, the
_Lyon_ Summon’d All his Subjects from Sixteen to Sixty, to appear
in Arms, at such a Certain Time, and Place, upon pain of his High
Displeasure; and there were a World of _Asses_ and _Hares_ at the
_Rendezvouz_ among the rest. Several of the Commanders were for turning
’em off, and Discharging ’em, as Creatures utterly Unfit for Service. Do
not Mistake your self (says the _Lyon_,) The _Asses_ will do very well
for _Trumpeters_, and the _Hares_ will make Excellent _Letter-Carriers_.
The MORAL.
_God and Nature, made Nothing in Vain. There is No Member of a Political
Body so Mean, and Inconsiderable, but it may be useful to the Publique in
some Station or Other._