TWO MULES well-laden with packs were trudging along. One carried
panniers filled with money, the other sacks weighted with grain. The
Mule carrying the treasure walked with head erect, as if conscious of
the value of his burden, and tossed up and down the clear-toned bells
fastened to his neck. His companion followed with quiet and easy step.
All of a sudden Robbers rushed upon them from their hiding-places, and
in the scuffle with their owners, wounded with a sword the Mule
carrying the treasure, which they greedily seized while taking no
notice of the grain. The Mule which had been robbed and wounded
bewailed his misfortunes. The other replied, “I am indeed glad that I
was thought so little of, for I have lost nothing, nor am I hurt with
any wound.”