The Horse and Rider

The Fabled Thread

At one time the Horse has the plain entirely to himself. Then a Stag intruded on his domain and shared his pasture. The Horse, desiring revenge, asked a man if he were willing to help. The man consented on the condition the Horse received a bit in his mouth and agree to carry him. With the aid of the man, the Horse soon overcame the Stag. However, when the Horse asked the man to remove the bit in his mouth and the saddle, the man responded: "Not so fast, friend. I have now got you under bit and