English Original
A cat caught a cock and pondered how to find a reasonable excuse for eating him. He accused the cock of being a nuisance to men by crowing at night and disturbing their sleep.
The cock defended himself, saying he did this for the benefit of men, so they might rise in time for their labors.
The cat replied, "Although you abound in specious apologies, I shall not remain supperless." He then made a meal of the cock.
中文翻译
一只猫抓住了一只公鸡，盘算着如何找到一个合理的借口吃掉他。猫指责公鸡在夜晚啼叫，打扰人们睡眠，令人厌烦。
公鸡为自己辩护说，他这样做是为了人们好，好让他们能及时起床去劳作。
猫回答说：“尽管你满是 似是而非的 借口，我可不能饿着肚子。” 随后，他便把公鸡吃掉了。