The lion has been chasing the antelope. He gazed longingly at the antelopes he was about to get, and wondered how he would enjoy such a meal.
The Wolf came to a field of wheat, and because he did not eat barley, he went on. Then a horse came along. “Look,” said the Wolf, “what a fine wheat field there is. I saved it for you, because I love the sound of you munching on ripe corn.” But the horse replied, “If the Wolf eats barley, my dear friend, you will hardly be satisfied with your ears at the expense of your stomach.”
寓意:发现财宝不惜拿性命去冒险的人。The crow could not find food. When he saw a snake lying in the sun, he swooped down and caught him. The snake turned back and bit him. On his deathbed, the crow said, “I'm so unfortunate. I found this unexpected wealth and died.”
A Peacock taunted a Crane with the dullness of her plumage. “Look at my brilliant colors,” said she, “and see how much finer they are than your poor feathers.” “I am not denying,” replied the Crane, “that yours are far gayer than mine;