The Fox and the Woodman Aesop’s Fables

A hunter saw a fox in the forest and ran after it. The hunter came nearer and nearer. Then the fox saw a woodman and asked the man to hide him under some trees that were lying on the ground. The woodman did so. Then the hunter came up to the woodman and asked:

“Have you seen a fox near here? It was running this way.”

“No, I haven't,” answered the woodman, but he pointed with his hand at the trees and so showed the hunter where the fox was. The hunter did not see the woodman's hand and went on his way.

Then the fox came out from under the trees. He was running away when the woodman stopped him.

“Aren't you going to thank me?” he asked.

“No,” said the fox, “you helped me with your words but were ready to kill me with your hand.”