ÆSOP
by Marmaduke Park
2020-05-06 05:31:38
THE DOG AND THE WOLF.A wolf there was, whose scanty fareHad made his person lean and spare;A dog there was, so amply fed,His sides were plump and sleek; 'tis saidThe wolf once met this prosp'rous cur,And thus began: Your servant, sir;I'm pleased to s...
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THE DOG AND THE WOLF.A wolf there was, whose scanty fareHad made his person lean and spare;A dog there was, so amply fed,His sides were plump and sleek; 'tis saidThe wolf once met this prosp'rous cur,And thus began: Your servant, sir;I'm pleased to see you look so well,Though how it is I cannot tell;I have not broke my fast to-day;Nor have I, I'm concern'd to say,One bone in store or expectation,And that I call a great vexation.Indeed it is, the dog replied:I know no ill so great beside;But if you do not like to beSo poorly fed, come live with me.Agreed, rejoined the wolf, I'll go:But pray, what work am I to do?Oh, guard the house, and do not failTo bark at thieves, and wag your tail.
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