Aesop's Fables, Part 191 summary
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In The Kid and the Wolf, a Kid facing capture asks the Wolf to play music so he can dance before being eaten. The music draws the gods who guard the flock, and they drive the Wolf away, leaving him to blame his own departure from hunting.
What happens
- A Kid wanders from the flock, and a Wolf chases him.
- Expecting capture, the Kid asks the Wolf to play a tune for him to dance to before death.
- The Wolf plays his pipe while the Kid dances.
- The gods guarding the flock hear the music, come to investigate, and chase the Wolf away.
- The fleeing Wolf blames himself for playing music instead of pursuing his business.
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What to notice
The Wolf explains his defeat as the result of leaving his usual task to satisfy the Kid's request.
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What brings the gods to the Kid and the Wolf?
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