Aesop's Fables

A rich man gave a great feast, to which he invited many friends and acquaintances. His Dog availed himself of the occasion to invite a Dog from another house, a friend of his, saying, “My master is giving a feast, and there is always much food left over. Come and have supper with me tonight.” The Dog thus invited went at the appointed hour, and, seeing the preparations for so grand an entertainment, he said in the joy of his heart, “How glad I am that I came! I do not often get such a chance as this. I will be sure to eat enough to last me both today and tomorrow.” While he was congratulating himself and wagging his tail to convey his pleasure to his friend, the Cook saw him moving about among his dishes and, seizing him by his front and hind paws, bundled him out of the window without ceremony. He fell hard on the ground and limped away, howling dreadfully. His yelling soon attracted other street dogs, who came up to him and inquired how he had enjoyed his supper. He replied, “Why, to tell you the truth, I drank so much wine that I remember nothing. I do not know how I got out of the house.”