A huntsman, returning with his
dogs from the field, fell in by chance with a Fisherman
who was bringing home a basket well laden with fish.
The Huntsman wished to have the fish, and their owner
experienced an equal longing for the contents of the
game-bag. They quickly agreed to exchange the
produce of their day’s sport. Each was
so well pleased with his bargain that they made for
some time the same exchange day after day. Finally
a neighbor said to them, “If you go on in this
way, you will soon destroy by frequent use the pleasure
of your exchange, and each will again wish to retain
the fruits of his own sport.”
Abstain and enjoy.
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