"Friend," said the dog, "I quite forgot
To mention that; sometimes, you see,
They hook that little chain to me;
But it is only meant to keep
Us dogs from walking in our sleep,
And should you wear it, you would find,
It's nothing that you need to mind."
"I'll take your word," the wolf replied.
"It's truth by me shall ne'er be tried;
I'll have my liberty again,