Folk Tale
The Faithful House-dog
Translated From
Canis Fidelis
| Author | Phaedrus |
|---|---|
| Book Title | Fabulae Aesopiae |
| Publication Date | 41 |
| Language | Latin |
Other Translations / Adaptations
| Text title | Language | Author | Publication Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Le Chien fidèle. | French | _ | _ |
| Title | The Faithful House-dog |
|---|---|
| Original Title | Canis Fidelis |
| Original Author | Phaedrus |
| Original ID | trans-7813.xml |
| Book Author | C. Smart |
| Language code | eng |
A Man that's gen'rous all at once May dupe a novice or a dunce; But to no purpose are the snares He for the knowing ones prepares. When late at night a felon tried To bribe a Dog with food, he cried, "What ho ! do you attempt to stop The mouth of him that guards the shop? You're mightily mistaken, sir, For this strange kindness is a spur, To make me double all my din, Lest such a scoundrel should come in."
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