Once upon a time, in a lush forest brimming with life, there lived a cunning fox. He was clever and quick-witted, always thinking on his feet.
One bright morning, the fox wandered through the forest, his
stomach growling from hunger. Just as he was about to give up his search for
food, he spotted a crow perched on a tall tree, holding a large piece of cheese
in its beak.
The fox’s sharp eyes gleamed with mischief. “Ah, that cheese
would be perfect for my breakfast,” he thought.
But he knew he couldn’t climb the tree to reach the crow.
So, he decided to use his cleverness to trick the bird.
With a flattering smile, the fox called out to the crow,
“Good day, beautiful crow! You look so magnificent today with your shiny black
feathers! Why, I bet your voice must be just as sweet as your appearance.
I’ve heard tales of your melodious songs, but I have never
had the honor of hearing them myself. Would you be so kind as to sing for me?”
The crow, flattered by the fox’s words, puffed out his chest
proudly. Though he knew he had a reputation for being noisy, the compliments
from the fox had made him forget his common sense. “Of course, I’ll sing,” the
crow thought.
Just as the fox had anticipated, the moment the crow opened
his beak to sing, the piece of cheese slipped from his grasp and fell straight
to the ground.
Without wasting a second, the fox quickly snatched it up,
his eyes gleaming with triumph. “Thank you, dear crow,” the fox said mockingly,
“That was a beautiful song, indeed!”
Realizing he had been tricked, the foolish crow was left
speechless, while the fox trotted away with his prize, laughing to himself.
Moral: Beware of
flattery, for it often hides deceit.