THE HARES AND THE FROGS

The Hares once gathered together and lamented the unhappiness of their

lot, exposed as they were to dangers on all sides and lacking the

strength and the courage to hold their own. Men, dogs, birds and

beasts of prey were all their enemies, and killed and devoured them

daily: and sooner than endure such persecution any longer, they one

and all determined to end their miserable lives. Thus resolved

and desperate, they rushed in a body towards a neighbouring pool,