A Bat, falling upon the ground, was caught by a Weasel, of whom he earnestly besought¹ his life. The Weasel refused, saying that he was by nature the enemy of all birds. The Bat assured him that he was not a bird, but a mouse, and thus saved his life. Shortly afterward² the Bat again fell on the ground, and was caught by another Weasel, whom he likewise entreated³ not to eat him. The Weasel said that he had a special hostility⁴ to mice. The Bat assured him that he was not a mouse, but a bat; and thus a second time escaped.