Aesop's Fables, Part 13 summary
Part 13 of 284 · 1 min to read the part
In The Cat and the Birds, a cat hears that some birds are sick and approaches their aviary disguised as a doctor, but they refuse to admit him. Their reply exposes his disguise as useless, and the moral stresses that wise people recognize a villain despite his appearance.
What happens
- A cat hears that birds in an aviary are sick.
- He dresses as a doctor, brings medical instruments, and asks at the door about their health.
- The birds refuse him entry and say they can be well once he is gone.
- The moral states that disguise cannot fool the wise.
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What to notice
The moral explains why the cat's costume fails: the birds judge the danger rather than trust his appearance.
Quick check
How do the birds respond to the cat's visit?
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