The Mules And The Robbers
Two Mules well-laden with packs were trudging along. One carried panniers
filled with money, the other sacks weighted with grain. The Mule carrying
the treasure walked with head erect, as if conscious of the value
of his burden, and tossed up and down the clear-toned bells fastened
to his neck. His companion followed with quiet and easy step. All
of a sudden Robbers rushed upon them from their hiding-places, and
in the scuffle with their owners, wounded with a sword the Mule carrying
the treasure, which they greedily seized while taking no notice of
the grain. The Mule which had been robbed and wounded bewailed his
misfortunes. The other replied, "I am indeed glad that I was thought
so little of, for I have lost nothing, nor am I hurt with any wound."
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