Pigeons Trapped in Net
Long ago, there lived a flock of pigeon in dense forest. Among them was a wise old pigeon. Every pigeon in flock respected wise old pigeon. During daytime, pigeons used …
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A Lesson For Kings
Once upon a time, when Brahma-datta was reigning in Benares, the future Buddha returned to life as his son and heir. And when the day came for choosing a name, …
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The Two Goats
Two Goats, frisking gayly on the rocky steeps of a mountain valley, chanced to meet, one on each side of a deep chasm through which poured a mighty mountain torrent. …
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The Wise Men Of Gotham
There were two men of Gotham, and one of them was going to market to Nottingham to buy sheep, and the other came from the market, and they both met …
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The Lambton Worm
Awild young fellow was the heir of Lambton, the fine estate and hall by the side of the swift-flowing Wear. Not a Mass would he hear in Brugeford Chapel of …
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The Travelers And The Sea
Two Travelers were walking along the seashore. Far out they saw something riding on the waves. “Look,” said one, “a great ship rides in from distant lands, bearing rich treasures!” …
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The Fox And The Stork
A Fox one day invited a Stork to dinner, and being disposed to divert himself at the expense of his guest, provided nothing for the entertainment but some thin soup …
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The Dog Invited To Supper
A Gentleman, having prepared a great feast, invited a Friend to supper; and the Gentleman’s Dog, meeting the Friend’s Dog, “Come,” said he, “my good fellow, and sup with us …
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The Goatherd And The Goat
A Goat strayed away from the flock, tempted by a patch of clover. The Goatherd tried to call it back, but in vain. It would not obey him. Then he …
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The Trumpeter Taken Prisoner
A Trumpeter being taken prisoner in a battle, begged hard for quarter. “Spare me, good sirs, I beseech you,” said he, “and put me not to death without cause, for …
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