nce upon a
time, some dogs were watching over their master's flocks when they were
approached by a pack of wolves. As the wolves approached the dogs began barking.
"Please stop," interrupted the wolves
in a polite manner. "We come to you with a fine proposal. We have come to
the conclusion," continued one wolf, "That there is not that much
difference between you and ourselves. The main difference between our breeds is
that we rule ourselves, and man rules you. While we attack man's flocks you
dutifully defend them as man commands you. And for your obedience what is it
that he gives you in return we ask? For your blind obedience man collars you,
beats you, and only gives you dry bones to eat. So in your defense we beg you to
not put up with this ill treatment any longer. We say join our pack today, let
us take man's flocks and we shall share the best of the young lambs with
you."
The dogs were persuaded by the promises of the
wolves and followed them back to their den. However, once they entered the mouth
of the den the wolves set in on them and tore the dogs to pieces, killing them,
and leaving their flocks unguarded and defenseless.
