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The wolf pretended not to
understand what the horse had
said. ''Yes, indeed very pale.
It's just as well your master has
given you a holiday in the
field? But I'm the picture of health!...''
The wolf was now circling round
the horse trying to find
the best point of attack.
''I'm a doctor he want on. I
can treat you If you tell me
where the pain is, I'm sure I
can cure it. Take my advice. Let
me examine you!''
The horse who was not usually
wary of others, become
suspicious of the wolf
persistent remarks, and thought he
had better be on his guard. The
wolf was now very close and
carefully biding his time when
the horse said in alarm Yes!
Now that I think of it I have a
sore hind foot. It's been
swollen for ages...
Without a moment's thought the
wolf trotted up to the
hoof which the horse had
obligingly raised into the air. And
when he was certain that the
wolf had come within range, the
horse gave a mighty kick,
catching the wolf on the jawbone
and sending him flying.
''Would you like to examine me
again? The wolf heard
the words as he struggled to
his feet with spinning head.
''No thanks! That's enough for
one day! he mumbled,
limping away, with no further
thought for horse steaks. |
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