The Dog and the Crocodile

It has been related, that Dogs drink at the River Nile running along, that they may not be seized by the Crocodiles. Accordingly, a Dog having begun to drink running along, a Crocodile thus addressed him; "Lap as leisurely as you like; drink on; come nearer, and don't be afraid," said he. The other replied; "Egad, I would do so with all my heart, did I not know that you are eager for my flesh."