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Rh A coward can be a hero at a distance; it is presence of danger that tests the presence of mind.

(Fable 114 Halm; Thomas James' translation.)

THE BLIND MAN AND THE WHELP

BLIND MAN was accustomed to tell the species of any animal that was brought to him, by feeling it over with his hands. Once they brought to him a Wolf's whelp. He felt it all over, and being in doubt, said, "I know, that I would not trust thee among a flock of sheep."

Evil dispositions are clearly shown.

(Fable 57 Halm; Thomas James' translation.)

THE PORKER AND THE SHEEP

YOUNG Porker took up his quarters in a fold of Sheep. One day the shepherd laid hold on him, when he squeaked and struggled with all his might and main. The Sheep reproached him for crying out, and said, "The master often lays hold of us, and we do not cry." "Yes," replied he, "but our case is not the same; for he catches you for the sake of your wool, but he lays hold of me for my very life!"

(Fable 115 Halm; Thomas James' translation.)

THE MONKEY AND THE CAMEL

T a great meeting of the Beasts, the Monkey stood up to dance. Having greatly distinguished himself, and being applauded by all present, it roused the envy of the Camel, who came forward and