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The Flea and the Wrestler
| Title | The Flea and the Wrestler |
|---|---|
| Original Title | Ψύλλα καὶ ἀνήρ |
| Original Author | Αἴσωπος |
| Original ID | trans-4746.xml |
| Book Author | George Fyler Townsend |
| Chapter Nr. | 138 |
| Language code | eng |
A FLEA settled upon the bare foot of a Wrestler and bit him, causing the man to call loudly upon Hercules for help. When the Flea a second time hopped upon his foot, he groaned and said, "O Hercules! if you will not help me against a Flea, how can I hope for your assistance against greater antagonists?'
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