AN EAGLE, flying down from his perch1 on a lofty rock, seized upon

　　a lamb and carried him aloft in his talons2. A Jackdaw, who

　　witnessed the capture of the lamb, was stirred with envy and

　　determined to emulate3 the strength and flight of the Eagle. He

　　flew around with a great whir of his wings and settled upon a

　　large ram4, with the intention of carrying him off, but his claws

　　became entangled5 in the ram's fleece and he was not able to

　　release himself, although he fluttered with his feathers as much

　　as he could. The shepherd, seeing what had happened, ran up and

　　caught him. He at once clipped the Jackdaw's wings, and taking

　　him home at night, gave him to his children. On their saying,

　　"Father, what kind of bird is it?' he replied, "To my certain

　　knowledge he is a Daw; but he would like you to think an Eagle."