【名著】伊索寓言30(完结)

The Wolf and the Crane 狼与鹤 A hungry Wolf eats a big, fat Sheep. Wolf: Yummy! That was delicious. Now I’m full. But a little while later, the Wolf feels something in his throat. Wolf: Uh hum. (clears throat) What’s wrong? There’s something stuck in my throat. Oh no! It must be a bone. It hurts so much. I must get it out. But I can’t. The Wolf tries hard to take out the bone, but nothing works. Wolf: It doesn’t go down. It doesn’t go up. I can’t do anything. I need help. The Wolf looks around for help. He finds a Rabbit. Wolf: Hello there, little Rabbit. How have you been? Rabbit: It’s a Wolf! I better run! Wolf: Don’t run away! Listen to me for a minute. I have a small favor to ask. Rabbit: What? A favor? What kind? Wolf: Well, there is a bone stuck in my throat. It hurts so much. If you take it out for me, I’ll do anything for you. Rabbit: Take out a bone for you? How? Wolf: By putting your paws in my mouth. Rabbit: That’s dangerous. How do I know you are not tricking me? You could bite off my paws. Wolf: I am telling the truth. Please trust me. I’ll do anything. Rabbit: Let me see. It is very tempting. But no, thanks. I would rather live. I don’t trust you. Bye. Wolf: No, wait! Please, don’t go! The Rabbit just hops away. The next day, the Wolf’s throat hurts more and more. This time he finds a Sheep. Wolf: Hello there, Miss Sheep. Sheep: Oh please, Mr. Wolf! Don’t eat me! Wolf: Don’t worry. I won’t eat you. I just need your help. Sheep: My help? What kind of help? Wolf: Please take this bone out of my throat. It hurts so badly. I can’t eat. I can’t breathe well. Sheep: That’s too bad. But why would I help you? You ate my friend yesterday. And you might eat me today. Good-bye. Wolf: Wait, Miss Sheep. I’ll do anything for you. Plus, I’ll give you a reward. Please! I won’t eat you! Come back! The Wolf keeps calling the Sheep, but the Sheep just keeps walking. The Wolf’s throat gets worse and worse. He can hardly speak now. The Wolf is very sick and depressed. Later, a Crane comes by. The Crane is a very kind bird. Crane: What’s the matter, Wolf? You look very pale. Wolf: (husky voice) it’s nothing. Just go away. Crane； What’s wrong? Are you sick? Wolf: (husky voice) I said, just go away. The Crane feels sorry for the Wolf. Crane: Tell me what’s wrong. I’ll help you. Wolf: (husky voice) Really? You will help me? Crane: Sure. How can I help you? Wolf: (husky voice) Well, to tell the truth. There is a bone stuck in my throat. I can’t take it out by myself. If you take it out for me, I’ll do anything for you. Plus, I’ll even give you a big reward. Crane: Really? Great! Just open wide and say, “Ah…” Wolf: Ahhhh… The Crane puts his long neck and bill inside the Wolf’s mouth. Crane: It’s very dark in here. I can’t see anything. Wolf: It’s to your right. Look there. The Crane finds the bone ant take it out easily. Crane: Here it is. I got it. Geez! Look at this! It is so big! It must have really hurt. Wolf: Now I feel much better. Good-bye then. Crane: But wait a minute. Aren’t you even going to say “thank you”? And where is my reward? Wolf: Your reward? I gave it to you already. Crane: You did? When? Wolf: When I didn’t bite off your head. You are still alive, aren’t you? Crane: What? That’s my reward? I should have known. The Crane can’t stop shaking his head in disbelief. MORAL Don’t expect anything from an ungrateful person.