The hen and the falcon

The hen and the falcon

A falcon and a hen were talking to each other. The falcon said to the hen, you are the most

ungrateful bird.

Why do you say that? The hen asked angrily

The falcon replied, your masters feed you but you fly from one corner to another, if they come

to catch you. You are ungrateful. I am a wild bird yet, I always please those who are kind to me.

The hen asked quietly, how would you feel if you saw a falcon roasted over a fire? I have

seen hundreds of hens being cooked on fire. If you were in my place, you would never

come near your masters again and while I only fly from one corner to corner, you would

fly from hill to hill.

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