FABLES. 



365 



THE BLIND MAN AND THE LAME. 



A Blind Alan and a Lame Man happening to 

 come at the same time to a piece of very bad road, 

 the former begged of the latter that he would be 

 so kind as to guide him through the difficulty. 

 How can I do that, said the Lame Man, since I am 

 scarcely able to drag myself along r But as you 

 appear to be very strong*, if you will carry me, we 

 will seek our fortunes together. It will then be 

 my interest to warn you against any thing that 

 may obstruct your way; your feet shall be my feet, 

 and my eyes your's. With all my heart, replied 

 the Blind Man; let us mutually serve each other. 

 So, taking his lame companion on his back, they 

 by means of this union travelled on with safety 

 and pleasure. 



