A Fox after crossing a river got its tail entangled1 in a bush,
and could not move. A number of Mosquitoes seeing its plight
settled upon it and enjoyed a good meal undisturbed by its tail.
A hedgehog strolling2 by took pity upon the Fox and went up to him:
You are in a bad way, neighbour, said the hedgehog; shall I
relieve you by driving off those Mosquitoes who are sucking your
blood?
Thank you, Master Hedgehog, said the Fox, but I would
rather not.
Why, how is that? asked the hedgehog.
Well, you see, was the answer, these Mosquitoes have had
their fill; if you drive these away, others will come with fresh
appetite and bleed me to death.
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