99. The
Shrewd Wolves and the Foolish Dogs
Once upon a time,
some dogs were guarding a flock of sheep. A wolf came there. The dogs became
alert and started barking at him. The wolf could not dare to move ahead. But he
was very shrewd. He went to the dogs and said, “We belong to the same family.
So, we are very much alike. We only differ on one ground-that we wolves are
free while you are slaves to your master. Let's forget our enmity and become
friends." The dogs looked at one another and nodded. Seeing his clever
idea work well, the wolf further said, “Accompany me to the forest; all the
wolves will give you a warm welcome.” Leaving the flock unguarded, the dogs
went along with the wolf who took them to a den of wolves. The dogs entered the
den and in no time the wolves fell upon them and tore them to pieces. Then the
wolves went to the place where the flock was grazing. They killed all the sheep
and ate them up.
Moral:
Unfaithfulness never pays.
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