Aesop's Fables
THE
BIRDS waged war with the
Beasts, and each were by turns the
conquerors. A
Bat, fearing the uncertain issues of the fight, always fought on the side which he felt was the strongest. When
peace was proclaimed, his
deceitful conduct was apparent to both
combatants. Therefore being
condemned by each for his treachery, he was driven forth from the
light of day, and
henceforth concealed himself in
dark hiding-places, flying always alone and at night.