Once a fox made friends with a cat in a wood. They spoke of the ways and ’means of fighting against men and dogs.
The fox was very proud of his cleverness. “I have no fear,” said the fox. “With my hundred tricks I can easily save my life from the attacks of men and dogs. But what’s about you Miss Puss? Alas! You are so tiny and meek. How would you save your life if they come on you?”
“Alas!” said the cat, “I have but one plan for safety, and if that fails me, I am lost.”
Just then a hunter with a pack of hounds rushed to the spot in full cry. The cat at once ran up to the nearest tree where she was safe from all harm.
But the vain fox was in a great fix. He began o run as fast as he could. But the hounds hotly pursued him. Very soon they caught the fox and tore him to pieces.
Moral : Pride must have a fail.
The fox was very proud of his cleverness. “I have no fear,” said the fox. “With my hundred tricks I can easily save my life from the attacks of men and dogs. But what’s about you Miss Puss? Alas! You are so tiny and meek. How would you save your life if they come on you?”
“Alas!” said the cat, “I have but one plan for safety, and if that fails me, I am lost.”
Just then a hunter with a pack of hounds rushed to the spot in full cry. The cat at once ran up to the nearest tree where she was safe from all harm.
But the vain fox was in a great fix. He began o run as fast as he could. But the hounds hotly pursued him. Very soon they caught the fox and tore him to pieces.
Moral : Pride must have a fail.
