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 A tertain mau having: taken a Partridge, plucked ita wings, and turned it into a little yard, where he kept game Cocks. The Cocks made the poor bird lead a sad life, continually pecking and driving it away from the meat. This treatment made the Partridge conclude they were the most uncivil people he had ever met with. But observing how frequently they fought with each other, he comforted himself with this reflection: That it was no wonder they were so cruel to him, since there was so much animosity among themselves.None need expect kindness from those who feel not for their kindred The Ass, observing how great a favourite the Little Dog was with his master, and for no other reason that he could perceive, than skipping about, wagging his tail, and leaping up into his master's lap, was resolved to imitate his conduct, in order to procure for himself the same favours. Accordingly, on seeing his master coming home, the Ass ran frisking about him, and raising himself on his hind legs, pawed against his breast with a most loving air. This forced the man to call on one of his servants, who with a stick ended the Ass's frolic.A man who is fit one profession or trade, may be unfit for another.