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A short story by Aesop (author of Aesop's Fables) |
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The Heifer, The Goat, The Sheep And The Lion |
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Title: The Heifer, The Goat, The Sheep And The Lion Author: Aesop (author of Aesop's Fables) [More Titles by Aesop (author of Aesop's Fables)] A Heifer, a Goat, a Sheep, and a Lion formed a partnership, and agreed to divide their earnings. The Goat having snared a stag, they sent for the Lion to divide it for them. The Lion said: "I will make four parts--the first shall be mine as judge; the second, because I am strongest; the third, because I am bravest; and the fourth--I will kill any one who dares touch it." He who will steal a part will steal the whole. [The end] GO TO TOP OF SCREEN |