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The Ass and his Purchaser
A man who wanted to buy an Ass went to market, and, coming
across2 a likely-looking beast, arranged with the
owner that he should be allowed to take him home on trial to see3
what he was like. When he reached home, he put him into his
stable4 along with the other asses. The newcomer5
took a look round, and immediately went and chose a place next
to the laziest and greediest beast in the stable. When the
master saw this he put a halter7 on him at once, and
led him off and handed him over to his owner again. The latter
was a good deal surprised to seem him back so soon, and said, "Why,
do you mean to say you have tested him already?" "I don't want
to put him through any more tests," replied the other. "I could
see what sort of beast he is from the companion8 he
chose for himself." |
