1

The Hare and Many Friends

By John Gay

John Gay reflects that in matters of friendship, quality is preferable to quantity.

2

The Fisherman’s Net

By Clay Lane

A little fable from ancient Greece about those political activists who make a living from stirring up controversy.

3

The Heron and the Crab

Based on The Fables of Bidpai

An ageing Heron finds himself a little too stiff to fish for himself, so he thinks of a way to get the fish to do it for him.

4

The Raven and the Snake

Based on The Fables of Bidpai

A harassed mother Raven vows bloody revenge on a venomous Snake, but the wily old Jackal has a better idea.

5

The Lion’s Share

By Sir Roger L’Estrange

Following a succesful hunting partnership, the Lion explains how the spoils are to be divided.

6

The Goat and the Lion

By P. V. Ramaswami Raju

A herd of goats is threatened by a pride of lions, and it falls to one brave billy to face the danger alone.