The crow and the fox

Aesop's fable

A crow stole a cheese and took it up a tree. A fox, who saw this, began to praise him with the intention of taking away his cheese. and said to him like this:

– “Certainly, beautiful bird, there is not among all birds who has the splendor of your feathers, your elegance and beauty. If your voice is as beautiful as your body is, no one can match you.”

The crow was flattered by this compliment and, wanting to show the fox the harmony of his voice, began to croak, the cheese fell from his beak, which the fox soon picked up.

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