The Goat and the Goatherd

英语自学网

The Goat and the Goatherd
        A GOATHERD had sought to bring back a stray goat to his flock.
        He whistled and sounded his horn in vain; the straggler paid no
        attention to the summons.
        At last the Goatherd threw a stone,
        and breaking its horn, begged the Goat not to tell his master.
        The Goat replied, "Why, you silly fellow, the horn will speak
        though I be silent."
       
        Do not attempt to hide things which cannot be hid.