The Wolf and the Lamb by Jean de la Fontaine

Jean de la Fontaine wrote the fables in 1668. Each fable has a conclusion and is also a critique of society. There are several readings. I let you discover the wolf and the lamb.

The reason of the strongest is always the best:

We will show this later.

A lamb was quenching its thirst

In the current of a pure wave.

A wolf came on an empty stomach, seeking adventure

And hunger drew him to the place.

Who makes you so bold to disturb my drink?

Said the animal full of rage:

Thou shalt be punished for thy temerity.

Sire," replied the lamb, "let not your majesty be angry

Be not angry;

But rather let him consider

That I go quenching my thirst

In the stream,

More than twenty paces below her;

And that, therefore, in no way

I cannot disturb her drink.

You disturb her!" said the cruel beast;

And I know that thou didst slander me last year.

How would I have done it, if I had not been born?

Answered the lamb: I still hold my mother. --

If not thou, then thy brother. --

I have no brother. -- Then it is one of your own;

For you hardly spare me,

You and your shepherds and your dogs.

I have been told: I must take my revenge.

Then, in the depths of the forest

The wolf takes him away, and then eats him,

Without further ado.