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The Lion’s Share

By Sir Roger L’Estrange

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

The Dog in the Manger

By Sir Roger L’Estrange

A mean-spirited dog denies to others what he has no appetite for himself.

Heracles and the Flea

By Sir Roger L’Estrange

A man begs the mighty Heracles to save him the effort of despatching a flea.

Heracles and the Waggoner

By Sir Roger L’Estrange

Heracles refuses to come to the aid of man who is perfectly able to help himself.

A Cock and Horses

By Sir Roger L’Estrange

When some people talk about compromise, what they mean is that everyone else should compromise for their benefit.

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