FABLES. 



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THE HUNTED BEAVER. 



A Beaver, having strayed far from his dwelling, 

 (which it is well known these animals construct 

 with infinite sagacity) was closely pursued by the 

 hunters, and knowing that he was thus persecuted 

 for the sake of the castor, which is Contained in 

 two little bags placed underneath and near the tail, 

 he, with great resolution and presence of mind, bit 

 them off with his teeth, and leaving them behind 

 him, thus escaped with his life. 



APPLICATION. 



IT is in vain for individuals to contend against 

 an overwhelming power, and an ineffectual resist- 

 ance to violence only tends to double our sufferings. 

 When life is pursued, and in danger, whoever 



