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66 Whereupon the tiger was exceedingly pleased with the Brahman, and presented him with some of the ornaments of those whom he had slain on previous occasions. The Brahman thereupon was filled with joy, took the jewels home, sold some of them and lived comfortably out of the proceeds of the sale.

Some time after, a neighbouring Brahman, feeling jealous of the former's situation, thought he could also make a fortune by going to the forest, and on going there saw the tiger surrounded by a number of foxes and dogs. These animals, thinking they might share the spoil, reported the coming of the Brahman to the tiger, and had him slain.

Moral:—People will assuredly come to grief if they approach a king when he is surrounded by evil councillors.