The fable shows that a discerning person is made wise by the misfortunes of his neighbours.

Beasts, especially the Fox, were kidding a Lioness about having but one baby a year while they had many. She pointed out that baby was a lion. Lioness won.

This fable shows that someone who lays a trap for others will fall victim to it himself.

A Queen Bee gave honey to Jupiter and asked, in return, for a sting against those who attack. Jupiter gave her a sting but with it comes death if used.

A Countryman found treasure and gave thanks to the ground. Fortune came asking why he thanked the ground when Fortune would have been otherwise blamed.

An Old Man was tired of picking up sticks and called on Death to take him. Death arrived and the Old Man asked him to pick up the sticks. Changed his mind.

Beavers have been hunted for their tail being medicine. When chased, a Beaver escaped capture by biting his tail off.

An Ass bemoaned his treatment compared with a horse. The horse was taken into battle and died. The Ass thought better of his previous opinion.

The Lion set up a kingdom where he proclaimed that all animals should live together in peace. The Hare observed he wanted that but ran for his life instead.

A Lion and Fox hunted together. A donkey was killed for supper. Fox was to guard but got hungry and ate the brain. Lion angry. Fox explained no brain if here.