The Sheep, the Stag, and the Wolf

When one rogue would another get For surety in a case of debt, 'Tis not the thing t' accept the terms, But dread th' event-the tale affirms. A Stag approached the Sheep, to treat For one good bushel of her wheat. "The honest Wolf will give his bond." At which, beginning to despond, "The Wolf (cries she) 's a vagrant bite, And you are quickly out of sight; Where shall I find or him or you Upon the day the debt is due ?"