A wood-grouse was sitting in a tree.A fox came up to him and said:
- "Good-day to you, dear friend. I heard your sweet voice and came to say hello."
- " thank you kindly," said the wood-grouse.
The fox pretended not to hear and said:
- " What's that?.i didn''''t catch it. why don't you come down here on the grass for a walk and a chat, dear friend.I can''''t hear what you''''re saying up there."
- "I'm afraid of coming down on the grass," replied the wood grouse." it's dangerous for us birds on the ground!"
- " perhaps you're afraid of me?", said the fox.
- "if not you, then other beasts, " said the wood-grouse. " there are all sorts around, you know."
- " Oh ,no, dear friend. A new decree has just been proclaimed, that everyone everywhere must live in peace. So now the animals don't harm one another."
- "That's good, " said the wood-grouse, " cuz there are some dogs coming . If it weren't for the decree, you'd have to run away like you used to. But now you need fear nothing."
At the mention of dogs, the fox prinked up her ears and turned tail.
- " Where are you going? Asked the wood-grouse. " there's been a decree. The dogs won't touch you."
- "Who know?" said the fox. " Perhaps they haven't heard of the decree."
and away she ran.
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