a lion and a boar, who were fighting for water at a pool, saw some

vultures hovering1 significantly above them. "let us make up our

quarrel," said the boar, "or these fellows will get one of us,

sure."

"i should not so much mind that," replied the lion, "if they would

get the right one. however, i am willing to stop fighting, and

then perhaps i can grab a vulture. i like chicken better than

pork, anyhow."