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<h2>THE OXEN AND THE BUTCHERS</h2>
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<p>Once upon a time the Oxen determined to be revenged upon the
Butchers for the havoc they wrought in their ranks, and plotted to
put them to death on a given day. They were all gathered together
discussing how best to carry out the plan, and the more violent of
them were engaged in sharpening their horns for the fray, when an
old Ox got up upon his feet and said, "My brothers, you have good
reason, I know, to hate these Butchers, but, at any rate, they
understand their trade and do what they have to do without causing
unnecessary pain. But if we kill them, others, who have no
experience, will be set to slaughter us, and will by their bungling
inflict great sufferings upon us. For you may be sure that, even
though all the Butchers perish, mankind will never go without their
beef."</p>
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