Mythologia ethica, or, Three centuries of Æsopian fables in English prose done from Æsop, Phædrus, Camerarius, and all other eminent authors on this subject : illustrated with moral, philosophical, and political precepts : also with aphorisms and proverbs in several languages, and adorned with many curious sculptures cut on copper plates
Ayres, Philip, 1638-1712., Aesop.
FAB. XLI. The Serpent that complained to Jupiter.
A Serpent having been trod on by several Per∣sons, complained of it to Iupiter, who thus answered him. Had you but stung the First that set his Foot upon your Back, a Second durst not have offended you.
He who at first justly resents an injury, becomes respected afterwards by others, who will be care∣ful not to offend him. Chi facile perdona, in∣giuria aspetta.
