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The Hens And The Eagles

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Author / Collector:

Epiphanius Wilson

Book:

Turkish Literature

Publisher:

P. F. Collier & Son, New York

Year:

1901

Country:

Turkey

License:

Public Domain (copyright expired)

Editor's Notes:

Traditional fables translated and edited by Epiphanious Wilson

vulnerability, tyranny, false protection, courage, betrayal

Subject:

The Hens And The Eagles

The Hens were at war with the Eagles.

When the day of battle came near, the Hens went and asked the foxes to help them.

“We would willingly help you,” replied the foxes, “if we could forget what you are, and what Eagles are.”

He who enters upon a quarrel with one more powerful than himself runs a great risk, and is certain to meet with disaster.

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