The Thief And The Housedog
A Thief came in the night to break into a house. He brought with him
several slices of meat in order to pacify the Housedog, so that he
would not alarm his master by barking. As the Thief threw him the
pieces of meat, the Dog said, "If you think to stop my mouth, you
will be greatly mistaken. This sudden kindness at your hands will
only make me more watchful, lest under these unexpected favors to
myself, you have some private ends to accomplish for your own benefit,
and for my master's injury."
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