He then approached a sheep and said sweetly, "Come with me, dear. I'll show you some lovely grass."
Inspired by: Mille Fabulae et Una, a collection of Latin fables that I've edited, free to read online. I am not translating the Latin here; instead, I am just telling a 100-word version of the fable. Notes: This is fable 304. Ovis Callida et Lupus in the book (not in Perry; the story is from Desbillons).
"You're just a weak sheep like me," the sheep replied. "If you were a big, strong wolf who could protect me from enemies, then I'd go with you."
"Ah, that's just what I am!" said the wolf, casting off his disguise.
"You look very strong," laughed the sheep, "but just in case, I'll call the sheepdogs to come with us."
The wolf turned tail and ran!
Inspired by: Mille Fabulae et Una, a collection of Latin fables that I've edited, free to read online. I am not translating the Latin here; instead, I am just telling a 100-word version of the fable. Notes: This is fable 304. Ovis Callida et Lupus in the book (not in Perry; the story is from Desbillons).
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