Aesop's Fables, Part 210 summary
Part 210 of 284 · 1 min to read the part
In The Goatherd and the Goat, a goatherd throws a stone at a goat that ignores his calls, breaking her horn and prompting him to ask for secrecy. The goat points out that the damage speaks for itself, showing why he cannot hide his act simply by keeping her silent.
What happens
- A goatherd gathers his flock to return to the fold, but one goat strays and refuses to follow.
- He calls and whistles for a long time without getting her attention.
- He throws a stone at her and breaks one horn.
- He begs her not to tell his master, but she replies that her horn exposes the damage even without words.
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What to notice
The goat distinguishes silence from concealment. Her damaged horn provides evidence regardless of whether she speaks.
Quick check
Why does the goat say keeping silent cannot help the goatherd?
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