Folk Tale
The Fly and the Mule
Translated From
Musca et Mula
| Author | Phaedrus |
|---|---|
| Book Title | Fabulae Aesopiae |
| Publication Date | 41 |
| Language | Latin |
Other Translations / Adaptations
| Text title | Language | Author | Publication Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Mouche et la Mule. | French | _ | _ |
| Author | C. Smart |
|---|---|
| Book Title | The Fables of Phaedrus |
| Publication Date | 1887 |
| Language | English |
| Origin | Italy |
A Fly that sat upon the beam Rated the Mule: " Why, sure you dream ? " Pray get on faster with the cart Or I shall sting you till you smart!" She answers: " All this talk I hear With small attention, but must fear Him who upon the box sustains The pliant whip, and holds the reins. Cease then your pertness-for I know When to give back, and when to go." This tale derides the talking crew, Whose empty threats are all they do.
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