A WOLF, sorely wounded and bitten by dogs, lay sick and maimed in

　　his lair1. Being in want of food, he called to a Sheep who was

　　passing, and asked him to fetch some water from a stream flowing

　　close beside him. "For," he said, "if you will bring me drink, I

　　will find means to provide myself with meat." "Yes," said the

　　Sheep, "if I should bring you the draught2, you would doubtless

　　make me provide the meat also."

　　Hypocritical speeches are easily seen through.