Here—of the pit the shallowest place,
On your hind legs your body raise,
And while thy horns my weight sustain,
At one light bound the shore I’ll gain;
And thence effectual aid can lend
To save thee, too, my dearest friend?”—
The Goat consents—and by his aid
The Fox his leap successful made;
His friend look’d up, well pleased no doubt,
And deem’d himself as good as out;