The Old Hound
Aesop Fable: The Old Hound
A hound, who in the days of his youth and strength had
never yielded to any beast of the forest, encountered in
his old age a boar in the chase. He seized him boldly by the
ear, but could not retain his hold because of the decay of
his teeth, so that the boar escaped. His master, quickly
coming up, was very much disappointed, and fiercely abused
the dog.
The Hound looked up and said, "It was not my
fault, master: my spirit was as good as ever, but I could not
help my infirmities. I rather deserve to be praised for what
I have been, than to be blamed for what I am."
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