Aesop's fables : a new version, chiefly from original sources (1882)
R. Clay, Sons, and Taylor. prt, Murray, John, Aesop, James, Thomas, 1809-1863, Tenniel, John, Sir, 1820-1914, Wolf, Joseph, 1820-1899, Whymper, Josiah Wood, 1813-1903 · London : John Murray · leaf 95
pass herself off for a bag, or for adead cat at least, she suspendedherself by the hind legs from apeg, in the hope that the Micewould no longer be afraid to comenear her. An old Mouse, whowas wise enough to keep hisdistance, whispered to a friend,Many a bag have I seen inmy day, but never one with… … ^SOP S FABLES. 73 Fable 103.—THE LION AND HIS THREE COUNCILLORS. The Lion called the Sheep to ask her if his breath smelt:she said Ay; he bit off her head for a fool. He called theWolf, and asked him: he said No; he tore him in pieces fora flatterer. At last he called the Fox, and asked him.…
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