The Crow and The Fox Master Crow sat on a tree, Holding a cheese in his beak. Master Fox was attracted by the odour, And tried to attract him thus. "Mister Crow, good day to you. You are a handsome and good looking bird! In truth, if your song is as beautiful as your plumage, You are the Phoenix of this forest." Hearing these words the Crow felt great joy, And to demonstrate his beautiful voice, He opened his mouth wide and let drop his prey. The Fox seized it and said: "My good Sir, Know that every flatterer, Lives at the expense of those who take him seriously: This is a lesson that is worth a cheese no doubt." The Crow, embarrassed and confused, Swore, though somewhat later, that he would never be tricked thus again. ================================================ Le Corbeau et le Renard Maître Corbeau, sur un arbre perché, Tenait en son bec un fromage. Maître Renard, par l'odeur alléché, Lui tint à peu près ce langage : "Hé ! bonjour, Monsieur du Corbeau. Que vous êtes joli ! que vous me semblez beau ! Sans mentir, si votre ramage Se rapporte à votre plumage, Vous êtes le Phénix des hôtes de ces bois. " A ces mots le Corbeau ne se sent pas de joie ; Et pour montrer sa belle voix, Il ouvre un large bec, laisse tomber sa proie. Le Renard s'en saisit, et dit : "Mon bon Monsieur, Apprenez que tout flatteur Vit aux dépens de celui qui l'écoute : Cette leçon vaut bien un fromage, sans doute. " Le Corbeau, honteux et confus, Jura, mais un peu tard, qu'on ne l'y prendrait plus. |
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