[Note: The words in parentheses are not intended to be read aloud;
they will give the child the cue as to how the part should be rendered
and thus stimulate better expression.]

WOLF. Your master knows the oats are there. You do not need to tell him.

HORSE. Maid! Maid!

WOLF. The maid knows the oats are there. You do not need to call her.

HORSE. Boy! Boy!

WOLF. Stop your calling! You will have them all at me with clubs.

HORSE. Neighbors! Neighbors!

[_Enter the_ MASTER, MAID, BOY, _and_ NEIGHBORS _with clubs. They
surround the Wolf._]

MASTER. Aha! I have caught you at last!

WOLF (_to horse_). This is the thanks I get for showing you--

HORSE. Something you did not want yourself. I owe you nothing, sir.




THE WISE CROW