Once, there was a wolf who was very cruel. One day, he killed a lamb and enjoyed a hearty meal. He was in a jovial mood. Walking around merrily, the wolf caught sight of a boy lying on the ground. He moved towards the boy who got frightened and froze right there. The wolf realised that the boy was terrified. He went up to the boy and said, “Aha! I have caught you at last. But I shall spare your life if you say three things which cannot be challenged for their truth.” The boy, though terrified, composed himself and thought for a while. Then he said, “First, it is pity that you saw me; second, I was a fool to let myself be seen by you and third, everyone hates wolves for their unprovoked attacks.” “Correct! All three things are true to the letter, so I am leaving you. Be at ease now.”
The Reasonable Wolf
