The Wolf and the Flute


Once a wolf stole a lamb from a flock of sheep As he was carrying it off, the lamb said, "I know you are going to eat me. But will you please fulfil my last desire before eating me?" "What is your last desire ?" asked the wolf. The lamb said. "I know you are a very good flute player. I am myself very fond of hearing the music of a flute. So please play your flute before killing me." So the wolf took out his flute and played it.When he stopped playing, the lamb said, "Beautiful! Beautiful! You can play the flute far better than the shepherd. I think you can play it better than anyone else. Please do play it once again." The wolf was pleased to hear the words of praise.So he played the flute once again. This time he played it louder than before.The shepherd and the sheepdogs heard the sound.They came running and caught the wolf. That was the end of him.The lamb ran back to its flock.