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. XLVI. The Fox that changed his Wishes.
THE Cackling Noise of Hens in a Room, invited a Fox to creep through a little Hole to get at them; in which attempt finding some difficul∣ty, he wished the hole larger, for his more easie access. But having obtained his prey, which with trouble he drew out at the same hole, and Page 42 hearing the noise of a Dog barking on the inside, as coming to pursue him; I wish to the Gods, cry∣ed he, the hole were streighter, that the Dogs might not be able to get through, and so may be hindred following me.
Men are often changing their wishes and desires, as their profit or advantage guides them. Sene∣ca says, Non turpe est cum re mutare votum aut Consilium.
