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      The Viper and the File


A LION, entering the workshop of a smith, desired from the tools the means of nourishing his hunger.

 He more particularly addressed himself to a File, and asked of him the assist of a meal.

The File replied, "You must indeed be a  fellow if you expect to get anything from me, who am used to take from everyone, and never to give anything in return."