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269. The Thrush And The Fowler

A Thrush was feeding on a myrtle-
tree, and did not move from it, on account of the deliciousness of its berries. A Fowler observing her staying so long in one spot, having well birdlimed his reeds, caught her. The Thrush, being at the point of death
, exclaimed, "O foolish creature that I am! For the sake of a little pleasant food I have deprived myself of my life."
269. 画眉鸟和捕鸟的人
一只画眉鸟停在一株番石榴树上吃食物,因为上面的浆很好吃,所以不肯离开它。 一个捕鸟的人,见它栖息在那里那么的久,就用他的芦秆,涂好捉鸟胶,便捉住了它。 画眉鸟在临死的时候喊道:「哦!我是多么笨的东西啊! 为了一点点好吃的东西,竟葬送了自己的生命!



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