The Mice And The Weasels
Aesop Fable: The Mice And The Weasels
The weasels and the Mice waged a perpetual war with
each other, in which much blood was shed. The Weasels
were always the victors. The Mice thought that the cause
of their frequent defeats was that they had no leaders set
apart from the general army to command them, and that
they were exposed to dangers from lack of discipline.
They therefore chose as leaders Mice that were most renowned
for their family descent, strength, and counsel, as well as
those most noted for their courage in the fight, so that
they might be better marshaled in battle array and formed
into troops, regiments, and battalions.
When all this was
done, and the army disciplined, and the herald Mouse had
duly proclaimed war by challenging the Weasels, the newly
chosen generals bound their heads with straws, that they
might be more conspicuous to all their troops.
Scarcely had
the battle begun, when a great rout overwhelmed the Mice,
who scampered off as fast as they could to their holes.
The
generals, not being able to get in on account of the ornaments
on their heads, were all captured and eaten by the
Weasels.
The more honor the more danger.
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