FABLES. 



THE PORCUPINE AND THE SNAKES. 



A Porcupine, wanting a shelter for himself, 

 begged a nest of Snakes to give him admittance 

 into their snug cave. They were prevailed upon, 

 and let him in accordingly ; but were so annoyed 

 with his sharp prickly quills, that they soon re- 

 pented of their easy compliance, and intreated the 

 Porcupine to withdraw, and leave, them their hole 

 to themselves. No, said he, let them quit the place 

 that don't like it ; for my part, I am well enough 

 satisfied as I am. 



APPLICATION. 



THIS Fable points out the danger of entering 

 into any degree of friendship, alliance, or partner- 

 ship with any person whatever, before we have 

 thoroughly considered his nature and qualities, his 



