Cousin, says the Fox, what is it that you look at so earnestly: Why, says the Cock, I think I see a pack of Hounds yonder, a little way off. Indeed, Cousin, says the Cock, to tell you the truth, I do not think it safe to venture upon the ground for though I am convinced how much you are my friend, yet I may have the misfortune to fall into the clutches of some other beast, and what will become of me then? O dear, says Reynard, is it possible that you can be so ignorant, as not to know of the peace that has been lately proclaimed between all kind of birds and beasts and that we are, for the future, to forbear hostilities on all sides, and to live in the utmost love and harmony, and that, under penalty of suffering the severest punishment that can be afflicted: All this while, the Cock seemed to give little attention to what was said, but stretched out his neck, as if he saw something at a distance. But Reynard, finding the Cock was inaccessible, by reason of the height of his situation, had recourse to stratagem, in order to decoy him down so, approaching the tree, Cousin, says he, I am heartily glad to see you but at the same time, I cannot forbear expressing my uneasiness at the inconvenience of the place, which will not let me pay my respects to you in a handsomer manner though I suppose you will come down presently, and so that difficulty is easily removed. The Cock smiled as he buried his head in his feathers and went to sleep, for he had succeeded in outwitting a very crafty enemy.Ī COCK, being perched among the branches of a lofty tree, crowed aloud, so that the shrillness of his voice echoed through the wood, and invited a Fox to the place, who was prowling in that neighbourhood, in quest of his prey. Besides, I have a very important errand that I had almost forgotten about.” “Why do you run? The Dogs are friends of yours now!” They must have heard the good news and-”īut the Fox did not wait to hear more. “Why, it looks to me like a couple of Dogs coming this way.
“What is it you see?” asked the Fox a little anxiously. “I certainly am delighted at the news.” But he spoke in an absent way, and stretching up on tiptoes, seemed to be looking at something afar off. Just think of it! I simply cannot wait to embrace you! Do come down, dear friend, and let us celebrate the joyful event.” “Your family and mine and all other animals have agreed to forget their differences and live in peace and friendship from now on forever. But he had a queer, fluttery feeling inside him, for, you know, he was very much afraid of the Fox. “Have you heard the wonderful news?” cried the Fox in a very joyful and excited manner. But just as he was about to put his head under his wing, his beady eyes caught a flash of red and a glimpse of a long pointed nose, and there just below him stood Master Fox. Before he composed himself to rest, he flapped his wings three times and crowed loudly. One bright evening as the sun was sinking on a glorious world a wise old Cock flew into a tree to roost.
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