The Mules And The Robbers
Aesop Fable: The Mules And The Robbers
Two mules well-laden with packs were trudging along. One
carried panniers filled with money, the other sacks weighted
with grain. The Mule carrying the treasure walked with head
erect, as if conscious of the value of his burden, and tossed
up and down the clear-toned bells fastened to his neck.
His companion followed with quiet and easy step. All of a
sudden Robbers rushed upon them from their hiding-places,
and in the scuffle with their owners, wounded with a sword
the Mule carrying the treasure, which they greedily seized
while taking no notice of the grain.
The Mule which had
been robbed and wounded bewailed his misfortunes. The
other replied, "I am indeed glad that I was thought so little
of, for I have lost nothing, nor am I hurt with any wound."
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