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

Philipot, Thomas

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FAB. XXXI. The Tigre and Fox.

The Tyger boasts to guard the Beasts from harme,
Since his tough hide so well his vitals arme,
Which the young hunter heareing sent a dart,
That pierc'd the fancy'd victor to the heart.

Morall

So the young Hero on his strength relying,
Renderd him more remark'd and worthyer dying.