The Swollen Fox

Once upon a time, a very hungry fox stumbled upon some bread and meat that had been left by shepherds in the hollow of an oak tree. Driven by his hunger, he crept into the hole and indulged in a hearty meal.

However, once he finished eating, he found himself so full that he could not escape. In his predicament, he began to groan and lament his unfortunate fate.

As luck would have it, another fox happened to be passing by. Hearing the distressed cries of his fellow fox, he approached and inquired about the cause of the commotion.

Upon learning what had transpired, the second fox replied, "Ah, my friend, you will have to stay there until you have returned to the state you were in when you crept in. Only then will you be able to easily get out."

And so, the hungry fox learned a valuable lesson about moderation and the consequences of overindulgence.