Inevitably to abstain.
The Stork, in turn, the Fox invites,
And brings her liver and her lights
In a tall flagon, finely minced,
And thrusting in her beak, convinced
The Fox that he in grief must fast,
While she enjoy’d the rich repast.
Then, as in vain he lick’d the neck,
The Stork was heard her guest to check,
“That every one the fruits should bear