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TWO FROGS were neighbors. One inhabited a deep pond, far removedfrom public view; the other lived in a gully containing littlewater, and traversed by ...

TWO MEN, deadly enemies to each other, were sailing in the samevessel. Determined to keep as far apart as possible, the oneseated himself in the stem,...

Two Pots had been left on the bank of a river, one of brass,and one of earthenware. When the tide rose they both floated offdown the stream. Now the e...

TWO SOLDIERS traveling together were set upon by a Robber. Theone fled away; the other stood his ground and defended himselfwith his stout right hand....

TWO MEN were journeying together. One of them picked up an axethat lay upon the path, and said, "I have found an axe." "Nay, myfriend,&...

Jupiter announced that he intended to appoint a king over the birds,and named a day on which they were to appear before his throne, whenhe would selec...

A VINE was luxuriant in the time of vintage with leaves andgrapes. A Goat, passing by, nibbled its young tendrils and itsleaves. The Vine addressed hi...

A Vixen who was taking her babies out for an airing one balmymorning, came across a Lioness, with her cub in arms. "Why suchairs, haughty dame, o...

A WASP seated himself upon the head of a Snake and, striking himunceasingly with his stings, wounded him to death. The Snake,being in great torment an...

THE WASPS and the Partridges, overcome with thirst, came to aFarmer and besought him to give them some water to drink. Theypromised amply to repay him...