那个生病的鹿 The Sick Stag

 

   A SICK STAG lay down in a quiet corner of its pasture-ground.  His companions came in great numbers to inquire after his health, and each one helped himself to a share of the food which had been placed for his use; so that he died, not from his sickness, but from the failure of the means of living. 

  Evil companions bring more hurt than profit. 

  
  有只生病的鹿躺在草地上。众多野兽前去看望他，并吃光了那附近的草。鹿病好后，因找不到草，缺少食物而体弱至死。

  这故事是说，过多地结交毫无益处的朋友是有害无益的。