XIV

The Peasant and His Horse

Some soldiers made a foray into hostile territory. A peasant ran out into the field where his horse was, and tried to catch it. But the horse would not come to the peasant.

And the peasant said to him:⁠—

“Stupid, if you don’t let me catch you, the enemy will carry you off.”

The Horse asked:⁠—

“What would the enemy do with me?”

The peasant replied:⁠—

“Of course they would make you carry burdens.”

And the Horse rejoined:⁠—

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