A HARE having ridiculed1 the slow movements of a Tortoise, was
challenged by the latter to run a race, a Fox to go to the goal and
be the judge. They got off well together, the hare at the top of
her speed, the Tortoise, who had no other intention than making his
antagonist2 exert herself, going very leisurely3. After sauntering
along for some time he discovered the Hare by the wayside,
apparently4 asleep, and seeing a chance to win pushed on as fast as
he could, arriving at the goal hours afterward5, suffering from
extreme fatigue6 and claiming the victory.
"Not so," said the Fox; "the Hare was here long ago, and went back
to cheer you on your way."
