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Æsop's fables in words of one syllable

Chapter 17: THE GNAT AND THE BULL.
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A collection of short, self-contained fables retold in simple monosyllabic language for young readers. Each brief tale stages animal characters in a single situation that leads to a clear outcome and an explicit moral, exploring themes such as honesty, pride, prudence, selfishness, and the consequences of deceit or folly. Lines are spare and direct, often paired with small illustrations, and the arrangement of discrete episodes emphasizes cause-and-effect and memorable aphorisms to make ethical lessons accessible and easy to discuss.

THE GNAT AND THE BULL.

Once on a time a poor gnat sat on the horn of a bull, and said, “I have made free to rest on the tip of your horn; but if my weight is at all too much for you, pray say so, and I will move off.” “I think you are more nice than wise,” said the bull. “To tell you the truth, I did not know when you sat down, so I shall not miss you when you think fit to rise up.” At this the bull gave his head a toss, and put the gnat to death with his tongue.

It is a dull bird that points out her own nest.