Fable CXLV

Translated from Ancient Greek by Roger L'Estrange

Fables of Æsop and Other Eminent Mythologists

Fab. CXLV.

A Lark in a Net.

A Poor Lark Enter'd into a Miserable Expostulation with a Bird-Catcher, that had Taken her in his Net, and was just about to put her to Death. Alas (says she) What am I to Dye for now? I am no Thief; I have Stoln neither Gold, nor Silver; but for Making Bold with One Pityful Grain of Corn am I now to Suffer.

The Moral.

REFLEXION.

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