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 Author: Aesop Young Mouse was running along the edge of a pond where a frog was living in search of adventure. The frog crowed as he swam to the bank after spotting the mouse. “I can guarantee that coming to see me will be enjoyable.” The Mouse didn't require much encouragement because he was eager to explore the world. Although he had some swimming ability, he did not dare risk entering the pond alone. The frog had a strategy. He used a sturdy reed to tie the Mouse's leg to his own. He then jumped into the pond while dragging his foolish companion behind him. The Mouse eventually became tired of it and wanted to head back to land, but the cunning Frog had other ideas. The Mouse was drowned when he pulled him under the water. But before the frog could free himself from the reed that had tied him to the deceased Mouse, a Hawk flew over the pond. The Hawk swooped down, grabbed the Mouse and carried it off after spotting the Mouse's body floating on the water, with th...

 Author: Aesop A Town Mouse once paid a visit to a rural cousin. The Country Mouse offered wheat stalks, roots, and acorns for lunch, along with a dash of cold water. The Town Mouse ate sparingly, nibbling a bit of this and a little of that and making it clear by her demeanor that she ate the basic food simply to be nice. The pals had a long conversation after the lunch, or rather the Town Mouse chatted about her life in the city while the Country Mouse listened. They then went to bed in a warm hedgerow nest and slept in peace and pleasure till dawn. The Country Mouse dreamed in her sleep that she was a Town Mouse, complete with all the comforts and delights of city life as described by her buddy. So, when the Town Mouse requested the Country Mouse to accompany her to the city the next day, she cheerfully agreed. When they arrived at the Town Mouse's mansion, they discovered the remains of a very beautiful meal on the table in the dining room. There were sweetmeats and jellies, p...

 Author: Aesop The Mice once convened a meeting to devise a strategy to defeat their adversary, the Cat. At the very least, they hoped to find a means to predict her arrival so they could flee in time. They lived in such continuous terror of her claws that they rarely ventured to leave their caves at any time of day or night. Many proposals were explored, but none were deemed adequate. Finally, a very little Mouse stood up and said: "I have a plan that appears simple, but I am confident it will be successful." We just have to wrap a bell around the neck of the cat. We shall know quickly when the bell rings that our opponent is approaching." The Mice were all astonished that they hadn't thought of this earlier. But, in the middle of their joy at their good fortune, an elderly Mouse stood up and said: "I will add that the young Mouse's plan is excellent. But first, a question: "Who will ring the Cat?" Moral: Most things are easier said ...

 Author: Aesop Once upon a time in the vast jungle, the king of the animals, a mighty lion, was taking a nap under the warm sun. Little did he know, a mischievous mouse was scampering around nearby. Curiosity got the better of the tiny creature, and it couldn't resist climbing on the lion's massive mane. Its tiny paws irritated the lion's sensitive skin, forcing its eyes to pop wide.                 "What is this disturbance?" The lion roared, his eyes narrowing in anger.                 "Pardon, O King!" squeaked the mouse in terror. "I meant no harm. Please forgive                          my intrusion." The lion's anger grew, and he swiftly captured the mouse under his enormous paw. He extended his mouth wide, ready to swallow it.    ...