FABLES. 



I8 7 



THE ASS IN THE LION'S SKIN. 



Ax Ass, while feeding" upon the coarse herbage 

 by the edge of a wood, found a Lion's skin, and 

 putting" it on, went in this disguise into the adjoin- 

 ing forests and pastures, and threw all the flocks 

 and herds into the greatest consternation and dis- 

 may. At length, his master, who was in search of 

 him, made his appearance, and the silly beast, en- 

 tertaining the idea of frightening him also, capered 

 forward with a terrific gait towards him; but the 

 good man seeing his long ears stick out, presently 

 knew him, and with a stout cudgel made him 

 sensible, that notwithstanding his being dressed 

 in a Lion's skin, he was really no more than an 

 Ass. 



