Chapter 33
A lion and an ass agreed to go out hunting together and after some time had passed, they came to a cave where wild goats were dwelling. The lion took his position at the mouth of the cave while the ass entered and began to kick, bray, and make a great fuss to frighten the goats out. When the lion had caught a good deal, the ass came out and wanted to know whether the lion thought he had fought nobly and routed the goats in a proper fashion.
“Yes, indeed,” said the lion, “and I can assure you that you would have frightened me too, if I had not known you to be an ass.”
Diplomacy enhances the utility of the knaves.
