The Huntsman and the Fisherman

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The Huntsman and the Fisherman
        A HUNTSMAN, returning with his dogs from the field, fell in by
        chance with a Fisherman who was bringing home a basket well laden
        with fish.  The Huntsman wished to have the fish, and their owner
        experienced an equal longing for the contents of the game-bag.
        They quickly agreed to exchange the produce of their day's sport.
        Each was so well pleased with his bargain that they made for some
        time the same exchange day after day.  Finally a neighbor said to
        them, "If you go on in this way, you will soon destroy by
        frequent use the pleasure of your exchange, and each will again
        wish to retain the fruits of his own sport."
       
        Abstain and enjoy.