FABLE XXV. The Hares and Eagles:
Or, Every one for Himself.
The
Hares a Battle with the Eagles sought,
And Succours from the wary Foxes sought.
They answer'd; We wou'd scarce our selves expose,
But that we know your Courage, and your Foes.
The MORAL.
‘Some Men on Camps their close Attendance pay,
‘And wait, like Vultures, there, in hopes of Prey:
‘For they (however Victory enclines)
‘By gainful Plunder, compass their Designs.
‘The Needy Wretch, that scarce is worth a Groat,
‘To raise himself, do's baneful War promote:
‘He ventures nothing, yet obtains his Wish;
‘As Anglers best in troubl'd Waters fish.
