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One evening, as some cattle were wending their way home, a raven rode on the horns of a bull in the herd; and as he approached the cottage, cried to the farmer, "Friend, my work for the day is over: you may now take charge of your cattle."
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The Raven and the Cattle |
"What was your work?" said the farmer.
"Why," said the raven, "the arduous task of watching these cattle and bringing them home."
"Am I to understand you have been doing all the work for me?" said the farmer.
"Certainly," said the raven, and flew away with a laugh.
Quoth the farmer with surprise, "How many there are that take credit for things which they have never done!"