The Ass, the Fox, and the Lion

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The Ass, the Fox, and the Lion
        THE ASS and the Fox, having entered into partnership together for
        their mutual protection, went out into the forest to hunt.
        They
        had not proceeded far when they met a Lion.
        The Fox, seeing
        imminent danger, approached the Lion and promised to contrive for
        him the capture of the Ass if the Lion would pledge his word not
        to harm the Fox.
        Then, upon assuring the Ass that he would not
        be injured, the Fox led him to a deep pit and arranged that he
        should fall into it.
        The Lion, seeing that the Ass was secured,
        immediately clutched the Fox, and attacked the Ass at his
        leisure.
        Never trust your enemy