FAB. CCCCXV.

An _Ape Judge_ betwixt a _Fox_ and a _Wolf_.

A _Wolf_ charges a _Fox_ with a Piece of Pilfery. The _Fox_ Denies it.

The _Ape_ tries the Cause, and upon a fair Hearing, Pronounces them

both to be Guilty. You (says the Judge to the _Wolf_) have the Face to

Challenge that which you never Lost; and you (says he to the _Fox_) have

the Confidence to deny that which you have certainly Stoll’n.

The MORAL.

_When both Plaintiff and Defendant happen to be a Couple of Crafty

Knaves, there’s Equity against them Both._

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