Aesop's fables (1687) :: :: University of Virginia Library

Philipot, Thomas

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FAB. XLIX. The Ant and Grashopper.

The wanton Grashopper implores the Ant
In winter season to relive her want,
But she replyd—thou all the plentious spring
Took'st care for nought, but how to dance and sing.

Morall

He that his helpless age from want woud free
Must in his youth learn Industry of me.