An archer¹, hungting in the woods, was so successful with his arrows that he killed many of the wild animals. This frightened the rest so much that they ran into the densest² part of the bushes to hide.

 

At last the Tiger stood up, and pretending to be very brave, told the other animals not to be afraid anymore, but to rely on his courage, and he would attack the enemy on his own. While he was talking, and lashing³（抨击，鞭打） his tail and tearing at the ground with his claws to impress the others, an arrow came and pierced his ribs⁴. The Tiger howled with pain.

 

While he was trying to draw out the arrow with his teeth the fox went up to hin and asked, in surprise, whoever had the strength and courage to wound such a brave and mighty⁵ beast as the tiger? 

 

"Nay," said the tiger, "I misjudged my enemy. It was that unbeatable man over there!" 

 

MORAL: Knowledge is power.

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