FABLES. 



THE WOLF, THE FOX, AND THE APE. 



THE Wolf indicted the Fox for felony before the 

 Ape, who upon that occasion was appointed special 

 judge of the cause. The Fox gave in his answer 

 to the Wolf's accusation, and denied the fact. 

 After hearing both sides, the Ape, penetrating the 

 character of the parties, gave judgment to this pur- 

 pose: I am of opinion, that you, says he to the 

 Wolf, never lost the goods you sue for; and as for 

 you, turning to the Fox, I make no question but 

 you at least have stolen what is laid to your charge. 

 And thus the court was dismissed with this public 

 censure upon each party. 



APPLICATION 



WELL may both judge and jury, in the outset of 

 trial, be puzzled to decide between and do justice to 



