【名著】伊索寓言15

The Wolf and the House Dog 狼和家犬 A tired and hungry Wolf is looking for food in the forest. Wolf: I’m so tired and hungry. I looked for food all day. But there is no food. I can’t even find a Rabbit. Just then a little Rabbit hops by. Wolf: Oh, look！It’s a Rabbit! I will catch it and eat it for lunch. The Rabbit sees the Wolf, too. Rabbit: It’s a Wolf! I better run away! Hey, but the Wolf looks really tired. Yeah, he looks old and weak. I bet I’m faster than him. I can easily run away from him. Wolf: Stop there, little Rabbit! I’m going to catch you! Rabbit: Go ahead and try! I bet you can’t catch me! I’m much faster than you. Wolf: We’ll see about that! The Wolf chases the Rabbit. But the Rabbit is much faster. The Wolf runs out of breath and the Rabbit hops away. Wolf: Stop there, you little Rabbit! Jeez! I lost it. It got away. I am too old and weak now. I can’t even catch a little Rabbit. I will starve to death for sure. What shall I do? Boo-hoo-hoo. A House dog comes by. Dog: Hey, Wolf, what’s the matter? Are you crying? Wolf: Of course not. Dog: Then, why are your eyes all red? Wolf: Well, uh…That’s because…Never mind. Anyway, what is a Dog doing in the forest? Dog: Oh, yes, I was about to ask you. How can I find the village? I got lost last night. Wolf: Just walk down this road. Dog: Oh, thank you very much. I must be going now, good-bye. The Dog walks down the road. The Wolf just watches the Dog and his mouth waters. Wolf: That Dog looks fat and delicious. He would make a good lunch. But I can’t even catch a Rabbit. How can I catch a Dog! He looks very strong, too. He might hurt me. But why is he so fat? The Wolf just sighs. Then, the Wolf gets curious and calls the Dog. Wolf: Wait, Dog! Dog: What is it? Wolf: Well, I was wondering… Dog: Hurry up! I must get home before dark. Wolf: Well, I was curious. You seem so healthy and well-fed. Where do you live? Dog: I live in a big house in the village. My master feeds me well. Wolf: What does he feed you? Dog: Well, let me think. He feeds me everything from meat to candy. I live a very comfortable life. But you look very sick and weak. Have you eaten something today? Wolf: I haven’t eaten for three days. I can’t find food anywhere. Dog: That’s too bad. If you come with me, you will be well-fed, too. Really?! But what must I do there? Dog: It’s very simple. Just do what I do. Wolf: What is that? Dog: First, chase away thieves. Second, bark at beggars. Third, wag your tail in front of the master. Wolf: Is that all? Dog: Yes. If you do a good job, you’ll be loved just like me. The master will hug you and give you delicious treats Wolf: I can’t believe it! It is too easy. I can do that. Dog: Good. Then follow me. I will take you to my master. The Wolf and the Dog walk together to the village. The Wolf is so excited. But then the Wolf sees a strange mark on the Dog’s neck. Wolf: Hey, what is that mark on your neck? Dog: It’s nothing. Wolf: But the fur is worn there and the skin is red. Dog: It’s nothing really. It’s just my chain mark. Wolf: what do you mean? You are chained? Dog: Well, yes, but only during the day. Wolf: You can’t go wherever you want? Dog: It’s not too bad. Instead I don&`&t worry about food. The Wolf turns back. Dog: Hey Wolf, where are you going? Wolf: Good-bye, Dog. I would rather be hungry than be chained. MORAL Nothing is more valuable than FREEDOM.