The Honest Shepherd
When hungry wolves had trespass'd on the fold, And the robb'd shepherd his sad story told, "Call in Alcides," said a crafty priest, "Give him one half and he'll secure the rest." No, said the shepherd, if the Fates decree, By ravaging my flock to ruin me, To their commands I willingly resign, Power is their character, and patience mine; Though troth, to me there seems but little odds Who prove the greatest robbers, wolves or gods.
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"When hungry wolves had trespass'd on the fold,..."
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