The Panther And The Shepherds
Aesop Fable: The Panther And The Shepherds
A panther, by some mischance, fell into a pit. The Shepherds
discovered him, and some threw sticks at him and
pelted him with stones, while others, moved with compassion
towards one about to die even though no one should
hurt him, threw in some food to prolong his life. At night
they returned home, not dreaming of any danger, but supposing
that on the morrow they would find him dead.
The
Panther, however, when he had recruited his feeble strength,
freed himself with a sudden bound from the pit, and hastened
to his den with rapid steps. After a few days he came
forth and slaughtered the cattle, and, killing the Shepherds
who had attacked him, raged with angry fury. Then they
who had spared his life, fearing for their safety, surrendered
to him their flocks and begged only for their lives.
To them the Panther made this reply: "I remember alike
those who sought my life with stones, and those who gave
me food aside, therefore, your fears. I return as an enemy
only to those who injured me."
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