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An old Peasant was sitting in a meadow watching his Ass, which was grazing close by, when all of a sudden he caught sight of armed men stealthily approaching. He jumped up in a moment, and begged the Ass to fly with him as fast as he could, "Or else," said he, "we shall both be captured by the enemy. " But the Ass just looked round lazily and said, "And if so, do you think they'll make me carry heavier loads than I have to now? " "No," said his master. "Oh, well, then," said the Ass, "I don't mind if they do take me, for I shan't be any worse off. "