A Ground-Swallow, so called because it makes its nest in the ground, chanced to meet a wicked Fox, and soared up at once upon her wings.

“Why do you fly from me?” called the Fox. “ I have enough food in the meadows - crickets, beetles, and plenty of locusts - and have no desire to eat you. You have nothing to fear from me. In fact, I love you dearly for your quiet ways, and your harmless life.”

But the Bird replied, “You speak kind words, but that is when I am not near you, but up in the air. I shall therefore stay where I am, rather than trust my life to you and your wicked ways.”

Do not trust the wicked.