The Tortoise and the Birds
The Tortoise and the BirdsA Tortoise desired to change its place of residence, so he
asked an Eagle to carry him to his new home, promising her a rich
reward for her trouble.The Eagle agreed and seizing the Tortoise
by the shell with her talons soared aloft.On their way they met
a Crow, who said to the Eagle: "Tortoise is good eating.""The
shell is too hard," said the Eagle in reply."The rocks will soon
crack the shell," was the Crow's answer; and the Eagle, taking the
hint, let fall the Tortoise on a sharp rock, and the two birds
made a hearty meal of the Tortoise.
Never soar aloft on an enemy's pinions.
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