The Fox and The Crow by netsuke

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The Fox and the Crow A Fox once saw a Crow fly off with a piece of cheese in its beak and settle on a branch of a tree. "That's for me, as I am a Fox," said Master Reynard, and he walked up to the foot of the tree. "Good-day, Mistress Crow," he cried. "How well you are looking to-day: how glossy your feathers; how bright your eye. I feel sure your voice must surpass that of other birds, just as your figure does; let me hear but one song from you that I may greet you as the Queen of Birds." The Crow lifted up her head and began to caw her best, but the moment she opened her mouth the piece of cheese fell to the ground, only to be snapped up by Master Fox. "That will do," said he. "That was all I wanted. In exchange for your cheese I will give you a piece of advice for the future "Do not trust flatterers." Aesop’s Fable Just something simple while I recharge. Thanks for the perusal and comments.

Comments (16)

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Valeriya

9:00AM | Mon, 29 April 2013

Excellent work!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Mondwin

9:08AM | Mon, 29 April 2013

very lovely done my friend!!!Bravissimo!V:DDD.Hugsxx Whylma

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barryjeffer

9:14AM | Mon, 29 April 2013

Good advice... and a wonderful illustration of the story.

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rickclark

9:35AM | Mon, 29 April 2013

Very well done. Enjoyable and nice to look at. Rick

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bebopdlx

9:50AM | Mon, 29 April 2013

It is a great fable, well depicted.

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Wolfenshire Online Now!

10:13AM | Mon, 29 April 2013

A brilliant brilliant brilliant illustration to go with a wonderful story!!!! I adore this image. It is so perfect. I've always liked Aesop, Grimm, Anderson fables and stores. But the fox!! I would give that fox all the cheese he wanted. Bet you didn't know I think foxes are the most noble of all creatures. Followed only by the otter.

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