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Aesop's fables (1687)

Philipot, Thomas

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FAB. CVIII. The Dove and Pismire.

A Pismire once sav'd by a gentle Dove,
Who seing her like to be insnar'd, she strove
With her keen sting the Fowlers heele to frett,
The Dove perceiv'd it and avoyds the nett.

Morall

Behold unthinking man the pious Ant
Can teach you gratitude, and industry in want.