The Sick Lion
	A Lion, unable from old age and illness to find food by hunting other animals, decided to do so by artifice. He returned to his den, and lying down there, pretended to be sick, taking care that his sickness should be publicly known. The beasts expressed their sorrow, and came one by one to his den, where the Lion devoured them. After many of the beasts had thus disappeared, the Fox discovered the trick and presenting himself to the Lion, stood on the outside of the cave, at a respectful distance, and asked him how he was. "I am very sick," replied the Lion, "but why are you standing outside? Please come in to talk with me." "No, thank you," said the Fox. "I notice that there are many prints of feet entering your cave, but I see no trace of any returning."
	He is wise who is warned by the misfortunes of others.
GLOSSARY By artifice=με πονηριά Den=η φωλιά του λιονταριού Pretend=προσποιούμαι ότι Devour=καταβροχθίζω Respectful distance=σεβαστή απόσταση Trace=ίχνος