LXXIV. How a Man Who is Fearful Lest Accidents Should Happen Unexpectedly to Himself
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LXXIV. How a Man Who is Fearful Lest Accidents Should Happen Unexpectedly to Himself

LXXIV. HOW A MAN WHO IS FEARFUL LEST ACCIDENTS SHOULD HAPPEN UNEXPECTEDLY TO HIMSELF.

When they would denote a man who is fearful lest accidents should happen unexpectedly to himself, they depict a WOLF AND A STONE; for it fears neither iron, nor a stick, but a stone only; and indeed, if any one throw a stone at him he will find him terrified: and wherever a wolf is struck by a stone, maggots are engendered from the bruise.

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