\-\A
Fox once saw a Crow fly*INFDO12 off {with
a piece} {of cheese} {in its beak} and settle*INFDO08
{on a branch} {of a tree.}
\-\[LNDO"That's {for
me,} [RAVFas I am a Fox,"]]
said Master Reynard, \C\and he walked {up
to the foot} {of the tree.} \-\"Good-day,
Mistress Crow,"#DrA04 he cried. \-\"How
well you are looking to-day: \C\how glossy
your feathers; \C\how bright your eye.
\-\I feel sure [RNDOyour
voice must surpass that {of other birds,}
just [RAVFas your figure does;]]
\C\let me hear*INFDO07
but one song {from you} [RAVFthat
I may greet you {as the Queen} {of Birds."}]
\-\The Crow lifted up her head and began=CV
to caw*INFDO04 her best,#NuA02
\C\but the moment#NuA06
[LAJFshe opened her mouth] the piece
{of cheese} fell {to
the ground,} only to be snapped*INFAV08 up
{by Master Fox.} \-\[LNDO"That
will do,"] said he. \-\"That
was all [RAJFI wanted.]
\-\{In exchange} {for
your cheese} I will give you a piece {of advice}
{for the future.}
\-\"Do
not trust flatterers."
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